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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions due to Works
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Essex County Council
(Birchwood Road, Purleigh) (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 Birchwood Road, Purleigh in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Chimney Pot Lane for a distance of approximately 25m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30082748847 – UK Power Networks). 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 new connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via Mill Hill, The Glebe, Pump Lane, Chelmsford Road, Burnham Road, Goat House Lane, Hackmans Lane, Birchwood Road and vice versa (with access only into Birchwood Road).
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.
(Colchester Road, Heybridge) (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 Colchester Road, Heybridge in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Goldhanger Road to its junction with Cedar Chase a distance of approximately 180m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 33 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001571763 – Cadent Gas). 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 gas connection works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
An alternative route is available via B1023, South Street, B1026 and vice versa (with access only into Colchester Road, Broad Street Green and B1022).
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.
(Maple Avenue, Heybridge) (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 Maple Avenue, Heybridge in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 85m west then south west of its junction with Rowan Drive for a distance of approximately 70m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30040811394 – UK Power Networks). 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 new connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
No diversion route is available.
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, 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/Lagenhoe/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 |
(Langford Road, Wickham Bishops) (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 Langford Road, Wickham Bishops in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Station Road for a distance of approximately 215m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WGHVF34T – 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 pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via B1018, B1019, A12, B1389, B1018 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.
(Main Road, Bicknacre) (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 Main Road, Bicknacre in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Priory Road for a distance of approximately 145m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2403991 – 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 footway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via B1418, B1012, Woodham Road, The Street, Stow Road, Hackmans Lane, Marlpits Road, B1010, B1418, Main 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.
(The Causeway, Ulting) (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 The Causeway, Ulting in the District of Maldon, from a point approximately 105m south east of its junction with Ulting Lane for a distance of approximately 75m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGRVR51C – 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 pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via The Causeway, Hoe Mill Road, Rectory Road, Little Baddow Road, Spring Elms Lane, North Hill, Worlds End, Mowden Hall Lane, B1137, B1019, Ulting Road, Crouchmans Farm 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.
(Top Road, Woodham Walter) (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 Top Road, Woodham Walter in the District of Maldon, from its junction with The Street for a distance of approximately 40m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th September 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30001935758 – UK Power Networks). 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 new connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via Little Baddow Road, The Street and vice versa (with access only into Top Road).
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.
(Wellands/Witham Road, Wickham Bishops)
(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:
1. To temporarily close that length of Wellands, Wickham Bishops in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Witham Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south westerly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Witham Road, Wickham Bishops in the District of Maldon, from its junction with Birch Rise for a distance of approximately 100m in a north westerly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 28th September 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013342689A/EN013342389 – Essex And Suffolk Water). 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 new connection works are undertaken by Essex And Suffolk Water.
An alternative route is available via Church Road, Mope Lane and vice versa (with access only into Witham Road and Wellands).
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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