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Essex - Multiple Notices & Temporary Road Restrictions Due To Various Works
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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
(Sheering Lower Road, Sheering) (6’6" width restriction) Order 2025
Notice is hereby given that the ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL has made the above Order under sections 1, 2 and 3 and Parts III and IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect of the Order: To permanently continue in force the experimental 2.0m/6’6" width restriction on Sheering Lower Road from a point approximately 16m north of its junction with Sheering Road northwards for approximately 7m which was introduced on 15 April 2025
Date of operation: The Order will come into operation on 05 October 2026.
Further details: If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number. Documents can be made available for inspection 8:30am-5:30pm Mon-Thurs and 8:30am – 5:00pm on Friday, at: Essex County Council, County Hall E Block, Main Reception, Market Road, Chelmsford. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Application to the high court: Anyone who wishes to question the validity of the Order of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose
(Harlow District) (Prohibition Of Waiting, Loading And Stopping) And (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No. 79) - Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that the ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL has made the above Order under sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 3(2), 4(1), 4(2), 32(1), 35(1)-45, 46, 49, 53 and Parts III and IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended)
Effect Of The Order:
1. To Revoke: ‘No Stopping Mon-Fri 8:00am – 4:00pm On Entrance Markings’
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Road |
Description |
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Brookside |
South Side: From a point approximately 31 metres west of the western kerb line of Katherines Primary School’s main entrance (former access point) (opposite Church End Western junction), to a point approximately 31 metres east of the eastern kerb line of Katherines Primary School’s main entrance. |
2. To Implement: ‘No Stopping – Red Route Mon-Fri 8:00am – 4:00pm’ Restrictions
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Road |
Description |
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Brookside |
South Side: From a point approximately 13 metres northwest of the northern kerb line of Church End (Eastern junction), northwest for approximately 121 metres. |
3. To Implement: ‘No Stopping Mon-Fri 8:00am – 4:00pm On Entrance Markings’ (School Keep Clear)
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Road |
Description |
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Brookside |
West Side: From a point approximately 12 metres south of the southern kerb line of Church End (Eastern junction), northwest for approximately 32 metres. |
4. To Implement: ‘No Stopping at Any Time – Red Route’ Restrictions (Double Red Lines)
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Road |
Description |
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Church End (Eastern junction) Brookside |
Both Sides: From its junction with Brookside, east for approximately 16 metres. East Side: From a point 10 metres north of its junction with Church End (Eastern junction) to a point 16 metres south of its junction with Church End (Eastern junction). |
This Order will be incorporated into The Essex County Council (Harlow District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019 by substituting map tile: TL430 085 Revision 1 to Revision 2.
Date of Operation: The Order will come into effect on the 05 October 2026
Further details: If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents. Documents can be made available for inspection 8:30am – 5:30pm Mon-Thurs and 8:30am – 5:00pm on Friday, at: Essex County Council, County Hall E Block, Main Reception, Market Road, Chelmsford, as required. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Application to the high court: Anyone who wishes to question the validity of the Order of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.
(A414 Fifth Avenue, Harlow) (Temporary Suspension Of Banned Right Hand Turn), (Temporary Introduction Of 30MPH Speed Restriction) & (Temporary Introduction Of No Right Hand Turn) (Burntmill Lane, Harlow) 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 suspend the banned right hand, turn from Fifth Avenue, Harlow in the District of Harlow into Burntmill Lane, Harlow as cited in "The Essex County Council (A414 Fifth Avenue (northbound), Harlow) (Prohibition of Right-Hand Turn) Order 2014".
2. To temporarily introduce a no right hand, turn from Burntmill Lane, Harlow in the District of Harlow into Fifth Avenue, Harlow.
3. To temporarily introduce a 30MPH speed restriction on A414 Fifth Avenue, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from point where the East Hertfordshire district boundary is for a distance of approximately 440m in both directions.
The suspension/restrictions are scheduled to commence on 22nd October 2026 for 549 days or where stated on a valid permit - (EP40058150379/EP40090796596/EP40031147908 – Essex County Council).
The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The suspension/restrictions are required for the safety of the public and workforce while new road layout works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Coopersale Lane, Theydon Bois) (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 Coopersale Lane, Theydon Bois in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Abridge Road to its junction with Hobbs Cross Road a distance of approximately 1690m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 5 nights (22:00-05:30), or where stated on a valid permit - (FN49312072493 – National Highways Ltd). 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 surfacing works are undertaken by National Highways Ltd.
An alternative route is available via: Abridge Road, Epping Lane, Hobbs Cross Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Fold Croft, Harlow) (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 Fold Croft, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from its junction with Hobtoe Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2408052 – 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 gulley works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via: Hobtoe Road, Fold Croft and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Gladwin Way, Harlow) (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 Gladwin Way, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 60m southwest of its junction with Fifth Avenue for a distance of approximately 30m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th November 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit - (EP10000017124 – 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 bollard replacement works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via:
1. Torkildsen Way, Bowhill Way and vice versa.
2. A1019, Hammarskjold Road, Torkildsen Way and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow) (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 Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 805m northwest of its junction with Foster Street for a distance of approximately 75m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 5 days or where stated on a valid permit (EP20116903553 – 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 investigation works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via: Hobbs Cross Road, Chalk Lane, Harlow Tye Road, Matching Green Road, Matching Road, Moor Hall Road, Sheering Road, Churchgate Street and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Matching Green Road, Matching) (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 Matching Green Road, Matching in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 390m southeast then northeast of its junction with Chalk Lane for a distance of approximately 80m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WGMJF79Z – 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: Matching Green Road, Harlow Road, Matching Tye Road, Matching Road, High Laver Road, Workers Road, Threshers Bush, Hobbs Cross Road, Churchgate Street, Sheering Road, Moor Hall Road, Matching Road, Matching Green Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Mutton Row, Stanford Rivers) (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 Mutton Row, Stanford Rivers in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 30m southwest of its junction with Toot Hill Road for a distance of approximately 60m in south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit - (BC411001WGMHPK6W – 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: Mutton Row, Church Road, London Road, Romford Road, Stanford Rivers Road, Coopers Hill, The Borough, Greensted Road, Drapers Corner, Toot Hill Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Nazeing Road, Nazeing) (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 Nazeing Road, Nazeing in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 135m northwest of its junction with Nursery Road for a distance of approximately 15m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd November 2026 for 6 days or where stated on a valid permit (MX06163820CC – Affinity 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 new connection works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
An alternative route is available via: B194, High Road Broxbourne, A1170, B176, A121, B194 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Quaker Lane, Waltham Abbey) (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 Quaker Lane, Waltham Abbey in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Sun Street to its junction with Milton Street a distance of approximately 245m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd November 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit - (MU026SA-3328054 – Thames Water Utilities). 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 sewer cleaning works are undertaken by Thames Water Utilities.
An alternative route is available via: Crooked Mile, B194 and vice versa (with access only into Highbridge Street & Leverton Way).
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Rangers Road, Buckhurst Hill) (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 Rangers Road, Buckhurst Hill in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Epping New Road for a distance of approximately 95m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th November 2026 for 1 night (21:00-05:00) or where stated on a valid permit - (EP201051120261 – 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 cattle grid cleaning works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via: A1069, Kings Road, A110, A104 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 8th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Birds Green, Fyfield) (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 Birds Green, Fyfield in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Dunmow Road to its junction with School Lane a distance of approximately 1995m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 5 days or where stated on a valid permit - (EP201EH2384859 – 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: Dunmow Road, School Lane and vice versa.
The Order came 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, District Of Harlow) (Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic & Temporary Introduction Of A Clearway) 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 Harlow 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, No Loading and No Stopping restriction will be in force.
"The Essex County Council (Harlow 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 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 24th September 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network.
These 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 route 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 24th 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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Kingsmoor Road/Paycock Road, Harlow |
From the junction of Katerines Way to the junction of Southern Way a distance of approximately 890m. |
A1169 and vice versa. |
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Southern Way, Harlow |
From its junction with Katerines Way to its junction with A414 Between Southern Town Boundary and Harlow Mill Roundabout a distance of approximately 3785m. |
A414, A1025, A1169 Katerines Way and vice versa. |
(Various Roads, District Of Epping Forest) - (Temporary Introduction Of A Clearway) Order (No.12) 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. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on that length of road specified in the Schedule.
Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
"The Essex County Council (Epping Forest 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 works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 24th September 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network.
Access will be maintained for emergency services.
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 24th 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 |
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Honeycroft, Loughton |
From its junction with Colson Road to its junction with Deepdene Road distance of approximately 170m. |
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
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Dated: 1st October 2026
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