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Main Road, Broomfield/Broomfield Road, Chelmsford - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway
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Essex County Council
(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Main Road, Broomfield/Broomfield Road, Chelmsford) (Temporary Suspension of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) (No.11) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
1. To temporarily close that lengths of roads in the City of Chelmsford as specified in the schedule to this Order.
2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedule for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
3. To temporarily suspend the 7.5T weight restriction on that length of Main Road, Broomfield/Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, from the junction with Valley Bridge to the junction with Hospital Approach as detailed in the “The Borough Council Of Chelmsford (Little Waltham, Broomfield And Chelmsford) (Prohibition of Heavy Commercial Vehicles of Over 7.5 Tonnes Maximum Gross Weight) Order 1997” for the duration of the closures only.
“The Essex County Council (Chelmsford City) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force. The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 3rd September 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and then re-opened to the public. Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/ leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order came into effect on 3rd September 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule V11
Road - Description - Alternative Route
Rettendon Road/The Tye/The Common, East Hanningfield From the junction with Creephedge Lane to the junction with Bicknacre Road a distance of approximately 1685m East Hanningfield Road, Southend Road, Rettendon Road, East Hanningfield Road and vice versa
Creekview Road/Broughton Road, South Woodham Ferrers From the junction with Windward Way to the junction with Ferrers Road a distance of approximately 780m Broughton Road, Inchbonnie Road, Ferrers Road and vice versa
Downham Road, Stock/ West Hanningfield From the junction with Stock Road to the junction with Hawkswood Road a distance of approximately 2450m Stock Road, Ship Road, Holliday Hill, Church Road, Middlemead, South Hanningfield Road, Hawkswood Road and vice versa
Wood Street, Chelmsford From the junction with Galleywood Road to the junction with Wood Street Roundabout a distance of approximately 870m B1007, B1009, A1114 and vice versa
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford/Main Road, Broomfield From the junction with Patching Hall Lane to the junction with Vellacotts a distance of approximately 745m B1008, A131, A1016, B1008 and vice versa
Valley Bridge, Chelmsford From its junction with Springfield Hall Roundabout to its junction with Broomfield Road a distance of approximately 870m Main Road, Broomfield From its junction with New Road to its junction with Ridley Road a distance of approximately 350m B1008, A131, A1016, B1008 and vice versa
School Lane, Broomfield From both of its junctions with Main Road to its junction with Clark Way a distance of approximately 320m School Lane, Patching Hall Lane, B1008 and vice versa
Writtle Road, Writtle/Chelmsford, Chelmsford Road/Writtle, Bridge Street/ Writtle, The Green/Writtle, From the junction with Ongar Road to the junction with Longacre a distance of approximately 1445m Chelmsford Road, Writtle Road, A1016, A414, Bulimers Way, Ongar Road and vice versa
Lodge Road, Writtle From its junction with The Green/Bridge Street to its junction with Romans Place a distance of approx 105m Lodge Road, Chequers Road and vice versa
Essex Regiment Way, Little Waltham/Broomfield/ Springfield From the junction with Sheepcotes Roundabout to the junction with Nabbotts Farm Roundabout a distance of approximately 4295m A131, A120, A120, B1137, White Hart Lane and vice versa
Channels Drive, Broomfield/Chelmsford Garden Community From the junction with Channels Drive Roundabout to the junction with Albatross Way a distance of approximately 490m A131, B1137, White Hart Lane and vice versa
Wheelers Farm Roundabout, Little Waltham From its junction with Essex Regiment Way for a distance of approximately 45m in a north westerly direction A131, A120, A120, B1137, White Hart Lane and vice versa
Pratts Farm Roundabout, Little Waltham From its junction with Essex Regiment Way for a distance of approximately 35m in a north westerly direction A131, A120, A120, B1137, White Hart Lane and vice versa
Channels Drive Roundabout, Broomfield From its junction with Essex Regiment Way for a distance of approximately 55m in a north westerly direction A131, A120, A120, B1137, White Hart Lane and vice versa
(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No 12) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
To temporarily close those lengths of road in the City of Chelmsford as detailed in the Schedule.
The works are scheduled to commence after 3rd September 2026, as stated on a valid permit.
The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase and then re-opened to the public.
Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location, and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the roads.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while duct laying works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
The Order came into effect on 3rd September 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule
Road - Description - Alternative Route
Mill Road, Good Easter From its junction with Bedfords Farm Road to its junction with Souther Cross Road a distance of approximately 1475m Bedfords Farm Road, Bedfords Hill, Barrack Road, Winchmore Hill, Wares Road, Souther Cross Road and vice versa
Fountain Road, Good Easter From its junction with Souther Cross Road for a distance of approximately 240m in a south easterly direction Souther Cross Road, Fambridge End Road, Bishops Stortford Road, A1060, Fountain Road and vice versa
DATED: 10TH SEPTEMBER 2026
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