Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions

Essex County Council

(Various Roads, Basildon (Basildon Half Marathon) (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 Basildon Half Marathon.

Effect of the order:

1. To temporarily close the following lengths of roads in the Borough of Basildon:

The restrictions are scheduled to commence on 13 September 2026 for 1 day between the hours 08:30 and 12:30 or where appropriate signs are showing, and weather permitting and is required to facilitate the Basildon Half Marathon.

Alternative route: A127 Southend Arterial Road, A176 Upper Mayne, A1321 Broadmayne.

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.

(Appletree Way, Wickford)

(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 Appletree Way, Wickford in the Borough of Basildon, from a point approximately 60m west of its junction with Rettendon View for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WH1JKG0B – 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.

No alternative 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.

(Benderloch, Canvey Island)

(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 Benderloch, Canvey Island in the Borough of Castle Point, from a point approximately 65m north west then north east of its junction with Link Road for a distance of approximately 60m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGNPR53F – 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.

No alternative 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.

(Cranfield Park Road, Wickford)

(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 Cranfield Park Road, Wickford in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with A127 for a distance of approximately 25m in a northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN014M195139A – Essex And Suffolk Water). 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 relevant replacement works are undertaken by Essex And Suffolk Water.

An alternative route is available via A127, A1245, A129, A132, Cranfield Park Road (eastbound) or Cranfield Park Road, A132 and A127 (northbound).

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.

(Mayflowers, Thundersley)

(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 Mayflowers, Thundersley in the Borough of Castle Point from its junction with Rushbottom Lane to its end a distance of approximately 45m.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026 for 29 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH1NVK4G – 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.

No alternative 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.

(Pitsea Road, Pitsea)

(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 Pitsea Road, Pitsea in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Wickford Avenue for a distance of approximately 20m in a northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th October 2026 for 1 night (19:00–04:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP10000017046 – 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 sign post replacement works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Wickford Avenue, Rectory Road, Ashlyns, Pitsea 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.

(Watery Lane, Rawreth)

(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 Watery Lane, Rawreth in the District of Rochford, from its junction with Highlands Road for a distance of approximately 795m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th October 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WH3NG49ML2CSB – 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 testing and overhead cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Watery Lane, Hullbridge Road, Rawreth Lane, Chelmsford Road, Beeches 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.

(Wickford Avenue, Pitsea)

(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 Wickford Avenue, Pitsea in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Pitsea Road for a distance of approximately 40m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th October 2026 for 1 night (19:00–04:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP10000017045 – 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 sign post replacement works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Wickford Avenue, Rectory Road, High Road, High Road Roundabout, Pitsea 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.

(Beambridge, Pitsea)

(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 Beambridge, Pitsea in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Pitsea Road to its end a distance of approximately 395m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2406060 – 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 safety of the public and workforce while carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

No alternative 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.

(Bridgecote Lane, Noak Bridge)

(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 Bridgecote Lane, Noak Bridge in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Bridge Street for a distance of approximately 115m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2405110 – 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 patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Bridge Street, Fore Street, Bridgecote Lane 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.

(Fairmead Avenue, Hadleigh)

(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 Fairmead Avenue, Hadleigh in the Borough of Castle Point from its junction with Daws Heath Road for a distance of approximately 70m in a south easterly then north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2401086 – 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 and footway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Daws Heath Road, Bramble Road, Moorcroft Avenue, Fairmead Avenue 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.

(High Street, Rayleigh)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & 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 that length of High Street, Rayleigh in the District of Rochford, from its junction with Eastwood Road to its junction with Crown Hill, a distance of approximately 55m.

2. To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction in the above length of road for the duration of the closure only.

"The Essex County Council (Rochford District) (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 length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The closure/restriction is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 20 nights (20:00–05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2407930 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while traffic signal renewal works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via High Street, Love Lane, Crown Hill, High Street, Websters Way and Eastwood Road or Crown Hill, Love Lane and High Street.

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.

(Palmerstone Road, Canvey Island)

(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 Palmerstone Road, Canvey Island in the Borough of Castle Point, from its junction with Laburnum Grove to its junction with Canvey Road, a distance of approximately 100m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2401867 – 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 patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Canvey Road, Haven Road, Laburnum Grove 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.

(Southend Road, Great Burstead)

(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 Southend Road, Great Burstead in the Borough of Basildon, from a point approximately 165m south east of its junction with Mill Lane for a distance of approximately 75m in a south easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th September 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03768412328 – 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 frame cover replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via A129, A132, A127, A176, A129 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.

(Woolards Way, South Woodham Ferrers)

(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 Woolards Way, South Woodham Ferrers in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 70m north west of its junction with Pertwee Drive for a distance of approximately 35m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st September 2026 for 38 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGMKGL4T – 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Woolards Way, Marklay Drive, Forrest Close, Perthree Drive, Woolards Way 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.

(Various Roads, District of Rochford/Borough of Basildon)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic, Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Temporary Introduction of Banned Left Turn) Order (No.6) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Rochford/Borough of Basildon, as specified in 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 introduce a banned left turn from Nevendon Road Bypass onto A127.

4. To temporarily introduce a banned left turn from Chelmsford Road onto A127.

"The Essex County Council (Rochford District) (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.

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