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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Utility and Highway Works
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Essex County Council
(Benderloch, 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 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 came 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 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 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 hydrant 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 came 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 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 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 came 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 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 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 came 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 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 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 came 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 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 Wickford Avenue, Pitsea in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Pitsea Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a 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 came 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.
DATED: 24TH SEPTEMBER 2026
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