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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures, Clearways and Traffic Restrictions
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Essex County Council
(Crown Street, Dedham) (10k Running Event) (Special Event)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 16 A-C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, has made the above Order to facilitate the Dedham 10k Running Event.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close Crown Street, Dedham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Brook Street to its junction with East Lane.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 13 September 2026 for 1 day between the hours of 10:30am until 12:30pm or where appropriate signs are showing, and weather permitting and is required to facilitate the Dedham 10k Running Event.
The alternative route will be via Castle Hill, East Lane, Long Road East, Manningtree Road, Brook Street and vice versa.
Access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.
The Order will come into effect on 13 September 2026 and may continue in force for 3 days unless extended by the Secretary of State.
(Church Road, Little Bentley) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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: To temporarily close that length of Church Road, Little Bentley in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 515m north east then north west of its junction with Rowherns Lane for a distance of approximately 140m in a north westerly then north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20115394465 – Essex County Council).
The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while trial hole investigation works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Church Road, Manningtree Road, Harwich Road, B1029, A133, Church Road and vice versa.
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.
(Fishponds Hill, Great Horkesley/Little Horkesley & London Road, Great Horkesley)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Fishponds Hill, Great Horkesley/Little Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with London Road to its junction with Water Lane a distance of approximately 790m.
2. To temporarily close that length of London Road, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Tog Lane to its junction with Horkesley Hill a distance of approximately 1350m.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026 – (19:00-3:00) for 4 nights, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH2VCF6J, BC311002WH2VCF6J, BC311003WH2VCF6J & BC311004WH2VCF6J – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network.
The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via
1. A134, Water Lane and vice versa.
2. A134, Tog Lane.
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.
(Green Island & Park Road, Ardleigh)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Green Island, Ardleigh in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Park Road to its junction with Bromley Road a distance of approximately 420m.
2. To temporarily close that length of Park Road, Ardleigh in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 470m north east of its junction with Bromley Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH2V4R1P & BC311002WH2V4R1P – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while ducting works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Park Road, Frating Road, Ardleigh Road, Colchester Road, Bromley Road and vice versa.
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.
(Vernons Road, Chappel/Wakes Colne/Fordham)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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: To temporarily close that length of Vernons Road, Chappel/Wakes Colne/Fordham in the City of Colchester, from the junction of Colchester Road to the junction of Spring Gardens Road a distance of approximately 1620m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2397129, EP201EH2397129A & EP201EH2397129B – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while drainage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Spring Gardens Road, A1124, Vernons Road and vice versa.
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.
(Various Roads, District of Tendring)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.3) 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 Tendring 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
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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New Street/Waterside/Colne Road Brightlingsea |
From the junction of Station Road to the junction of Copperas Road a distance of approximately 510m. From the junction of Station Road to the junction of Towers Road a distance of approximately 455m. |
Copperas Road, Tower Street, High Street, Victoria Place, Station Road and vice versa. |
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Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea |
From its junction with Station Road for a distance of approximately 120m in a north westerly direction. |
Station Road, Victoria Place, B1029 and vice versa. |
(Various Roads, City of Colchester & District of Maldon)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.12) 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 roads in the City of Colchester and District of Maldon as specified in the schedule.
2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
The Essex County Council (Colchester Borough & District of Maldon) (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, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of roads 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 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
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 V12
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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The Strood, West Mersea/Peldon, Colchester Road, Peldon, Mersea Road/Langenhoe/Abberton/ Colchester |
From the junction with Weir Lane for a distance of approximately 6980m in a south easterly, south westerly, south easterly, south westerly then south easterly direction |
Mersea Road, Lower Road, Wigborough Road, Peldon Road, Maldon Road, B1026 |
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Station Road/Whitehouse Hill, Tolleshunt D’Arcy, Whitehouse Hill, Tolleshunt Knights/Salcott, Colchester Road, Salcott/Virley/Great Wigborough, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough |
From the junction with Chapel Road for a distance of approximately 5270m in a north easterly direction |
Maldon Road, Peldon Road, Wigborough Road, Church Road, Malting Road, Peldon Road, Layer Road, Abberton Road, Bounstead Hill, Bounstead Road, Berechurch Hall Road, B1026, B1022, B1026 and vice versa |
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Mersea Road/Lower Road/Wigborough Road, Peldon, Peldon Road/Little Wigborough, Peldon Road/Maldon Road, Great Wigborough |
From the junction with the Strood to the junction with Colchester Road a distance of approximately 6285m |
B1025, B1026 and vice versa |
(Windmill Hill, Tiptree & Wind Mill Hill, Inworth)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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: To temporarily close that length of Windmill Hill, Tiptree & Wind Mill Hill, Inworth in the City of Colchester, from the junction with Highfields Lane to the junction with Kelvedon Road a distance of approximately 765m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311003WH1FJ00N & BC311004WH1FJ00N – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via B1023, Vine Road, Grange Road, Windmill Hill and vice versa.
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.
(Berechurch Road, Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Berechurch Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Farswood Way to its junction with Chariot Drive a distance of approximately 655m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 1 night – (19:00–05:00) or where stated on a valid permit (EP02251619616 – Topbond). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while bridge maintenance works works are undertaken by Topbond.
An alternative route is available via Berechurch Road, B1025, Berechurch Hall Road, Berechurch Road and vice versa.
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.
(East Stockwell Street, Colchester)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of East Stockwell Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 40m north of its junction with High Street for a distance of approximately 20m in a north easterly then northerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03165705438 – Anglian Water Business (National)). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while works to mains repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via High Street, East Hill, Brook Street, A134, Headgate, High Street. (with access only into East Stockwell Street).
The Order came into effect on 3rd August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Greyhound Hill, Langham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Greyhound Hill, Langham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 30m south west of its junction with Dedham Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03163712505 – Anglian Water Business (National)). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while water defect works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Greyhound Hill, High Street, Old Mill Road, Dedham Road and vice versa.
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.
(Head Street, Colchester) (Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) &
(Temporary Suspension of Cycle Lane) & (Culver Street West, Colchester)
(Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) 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 the cycle lane in that length of Head Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Church Walk to its junction with High Street a distance of approximately 185m.
2. To temporarily introduce a clearway in that length of Head Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Church Walk to its junction with High Street a distance of approximately 185m.
3. To temporarily introduce a clearway in that length of Culver Street West, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Head Street to its junction with Shewell Walk a distance of approximately 94m.
4. To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ in the above length of road for the duration of the clearways/suspensions only.
The Essex County Council (Colchester Borough) (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, No Loading and No Stopping 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 clearways/closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP02214197656 & EP02278256631 – Benchmark Permits Ltd). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The clearways/suspension is required for the safety of the public and workforce while High level scaffolding works are undertaken by Benchmark Permits Ltd.
No diversion route is available.
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.
(London Road, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of London Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Straight Road to its junction with Nelson Road a distance of approximately 90m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 – (20:00-05:00) for 4 nights, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2407605 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway resurfacing works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
The alternative route will be via: A1124, Tollgate Roundabout, Tollgate Road, Church Lane, Blackberry Road, Peartree Road, Dugard Avenue, Straight Road and vice versa.
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.
(Manningtree Road, Dedham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) 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 that length of Manningtree Road, Dedham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 315m east then south east of its junction with Crown Street for a distance of approximately 60m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH2WK62R – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while joint box works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Manningtree Road, Jupes Hill, Long Road East, The Heath, Castle Hill, Crown Street and vice versa.
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.
DATED: 10TH SEPTEMBER 2026
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