Essex - Multiple Road Traffic Notices

Essex County Council

(Byway 51, Little Waltham) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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 (as amended).

Effect of the order: To temporarily close Byway 51, Little Waltham in the City of Chelmsford from its junction with Footpath 40, east to its junction with Footpath 42 Little Waltham, approximately 120 metres. 

The closure is scheduled to commence on 01 October 2026 to 01 April 2027 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce because of an unsafe river crossing, Works will be carried out in due course.

Alternative route will be north via B1008 Main Road, east via The Street/Brook Hill and south via Back Lane and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 01 October 2026 and may continue in force for months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(A131 Great Leighs Bypass, Gt and Lt Leighs) (Filming)
(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 (as amended).

Effect of the order: to temporarily close A131 Great Leighs Bypass in the City of Chelmsford, from the London Road roundabout to the Moulsham Hall Lane roundabout, in both directions.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 02 October 2026 from 18:00 to 05:00 on the 03 October 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.

The closure is required for the safety of the public while filming takes place.

The alternative route is via: London Road and vice versa

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained at all times during the closure.

The Order will come into operation on 02 October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the event has been completed, whichever is the earlier

(Spalding Way, Great Baddow) 
(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 Spalding Way, Great Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 30m north east of its junction with Paschal Way for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 18 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH1LM47X – 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 Spalding Way, Paschal Way, Tabors Avenue, Spalding Way and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 24th 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 Chelmsford,
Borough of Basildon & District of Rochford)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (Streetworks SW13) 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 Chelmsford, Borough of Basildon & District of Rochford 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 carriageway on those lengths of roads specified in the schedule. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping restriction will be in force.

“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, 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 Essex County Council (Basildon 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 roads only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

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 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 are scheduled to commence after 24th 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/restrictions are required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway resurfacing works are undertaken by County Route.

The Order will come into effect on 24th September 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule SW13

(Back Lane, East Hanningfield) (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 Back Lane, East Hanningfield in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 235m of its junction with The Common for a distance of approximately 150m in a south then south west and south westerly then north westerly. 

The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd October 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGPTJN6W – 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 Back Lane, Old Church Road, The Tye, The Common, Back Lane and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 10th September 2026 and may continue in force for
18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Blackley Lane, Little Leighs) 
(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 Blackley Lane, Little Leighs in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 880m north east of its junction with Moulsham Hall Lane for a distance of approximately 120m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2026 for 15 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP40091753923 – Clearstone Energy).

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 bellmouth construction works are undertaken by Clearstone Energy. 

An alternative route is available via Blackley Lane, London Road, Moulsham Hall Lane, Blackley Lane and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 10th September 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Mildmay Road & Rochford Road, Chelmsford)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Hall Street, Chelmsford)
(Temporary Suspension of One Way) 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 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Goldlay Avenue to its end a distance of approximately 95m. 

2. To temporarily close that length of Rochford Road, Chelmsford in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Mildmay Road to its end a distance of approximately 45m.

3. To temporarily suspend the one-way restriction in that length Hall Street, Chelmsford from its junction with Moulsham Street to its junction with Mildmay Road as detailed in “The Borough of Chelmsford (Various Streets) (One Way Order) order 1966” for the duration of the above closures only.

The closures/suspension are scheduled to commence on 28th September 2026 for 33 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN01355341 & EN01355341A – Essex and Suffolk Water). 

The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. 

The closures/suspension are required for the safety of the public and workforce while water mains renewal works are undertaken by Essex And Suffolk Water.

An alternative route is available via Mildmay Road, Grove Road, Roman Road, Hall Street and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 10th September 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. (Old Church Road, East Hanningfield)

(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 Old Church Road, East Hanningfield in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 155m north east of its junction with Back Lane for a distance of approximately 45m in a north easterly direction. 

The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311004WH1WMN8Y – 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 spine cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Old Church Road, Main Road, Rettendon Road, East Hanningfield Road, Main Road, Southend Road, Pan Lane, Old Church Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 10th September 2026 and may continue in force for
18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(A13 Vange Bypass, Vange & Pitsea Bypass, Basildon/Bowers Gifford)
(Temporary Introduction of 40MPH Speed Restriction) 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.

EEffect of the order: To temporarily introudce a 40MPH speed restriction in that length of A13 Vange Bypass, Vange & Pitsea Bypass, Basildon/Bowers Gifford, from the junction with the Five Bells Roundabout on slip Road to the junction with A13 Underpass, a distance of approximately 4645m (both directions). 

The restriction is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 for 31 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20180668426 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network.

The restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while surveying works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

The Order came into effect on 10th September 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Southend Road, Galleywood [Southbound Only])

(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, Galleywood [Southbound Only] in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Gingerbreadhall Bridge Roundabout for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly direction. 

The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th September 2026 – (20:00-05:00) for 11 nights, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30084288631 – 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 Gingerbreadhall Bridge Roundabout, A130, Slip Road From A130 New Bypass Southbound, A1245.

The Order came into effect on 10th September 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

DATED: 17TH SEPTEMBER 2026