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Essex - Temporary Road Closures due to Gas Main Replacement Works
What is happening?
Essex County Council
(Various Roads, District of Braintree)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
(Streetworks No.4) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
1. To temporarily close those lengths of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 17th 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.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while gas main replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.
The Order will come into effect on 17th 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 |
|
Holman Road, Halstead Urban |
From its junction with Mitchell Avenue to its end a distance of approximately 75m. |
No Alternative Route. |
|
West Road, Halstead |
From its junction with Mitchell Avenue to its junction with Mount Pleasant a distance of approximately 100m. |
Mitchell Road, Neale Road, Mount Pleasant and vice versa. |
|
Mount Pleasant, Halstead |
From its junction with West Road to its end a distance of approximately 75m. |
No Alternative Route. |
|
From its junction with New Street for a distance of approximately 15m in a south westerly direction. |
Diversion 1: Mitchell Avenue, Kings Road, A131 and vice versa. |
|
|
Neale Road/New Street, Halstead Urban |
From the junction of Mitchell Avenue for a distance of approximately 200m in a north westerly direction. |
Diversion 2: Trinity Road, A131 and vice versa. |
|
Martin’s Road, Halstead |
From its junction with New Street for a distance of approximately 15m in a north easterly direction. |
DATED: 10TH SEPTEMBER 2026
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