Essex - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

Essex County Council

Transport Act 2000 S268

The Quiet Lanes & Home Zones (England) Regulations 2006

Fossett’s Lane, Chappel Road, Fordham and School Lane, Great Horkesley

Proposed Designation as a Quiet Lanes

Notice is hereby given that a Public Meeting is to be held at Fordham Village Hall, Church Road, Fordham, CO6 3NA/ CO6 3NE on 12 October 2026 – 11.00am-13.00pm to discuss the proposals. The proposed designations will be for:

Fossett’s Lane, Fordham – The entire length of Fossett’s Lane from its junction with Church Road to its junction with Rams Farm Road (approximately 2112 metres)

Chappel Road, Fordham – The entire length of Chappel Road from its junction with Moat Road to its junction with Creeping Hall Road (approximately 2170 metres)

The entire length of Pelham Hall Road from its junction with Chappel Road to its termination at Halstead Road (approximately 1730 metres)

Road from Chappel Road towards Hammonds Farm (approximately 369 metres)

School Lane, Great Horkesley – The entire length of School Lane from its junction with the Causeway to its junction with London Road (approximately 1298 metres)

Representations: Regarding the proposal should be made in writing by 02 November 2026 to Local.HighwayPanels@essexhighways.org Quoting reference: Fossett’s Lane, Chappel Road or School Lane.

(Various Roads, Great Bentley, and St. Osyth) (Combined Speed Limits) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under S82(1) & (2)(a), 83(2), 84(1) and (2), and Parts III and IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended)

Effect of the order: To introduce a 40mph Speed Limit (an existing National Speed Limit Road) in the Parishes of Great Bentley, and St. Osyth.

Road — Description

B1027 Flag Hill, Great Bentley

From its junction with B1027 Hollybush Hill, and Dead Lane, south-eastwards for approximately 150 metres, to its junction with the B1027 Flag Hill St. Osyth Parish.

B1027 Flag Hill, and B1027 Colchester Road, St Osyth

From a point approximately 150 metres east its junction with B1027 Hollybush Hill, and Dead Lane, south-eastwards for approximately 550 metres, to a point approximately 220 metres southeast of its junction with Frowick Lane.

‘The Essex County Council (Tendring District) (40mph Speed Limit) (No. 2) Order 2010’ and ‘The Essex County Council (Tendring District) (Restricted Roads) (No.4) Order 2008’ are hereby revoked insofar as they relate to those lengths of road in the Parishes of Great Bentley, and St. Osyth, all other roads in all other Parishes on the said Orders that are not mentioned above shall continue in force by virtue of the existing Orders. ‘The Essex County Council (Various Roads, Great Bentley) (20mph Zone, Restricted Roads and 30mph Speed Limit) Order 2024’ is hereby revoked in its entirety. All restrictions shall remain in force by virtue of the new Order.

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. Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am-5pm 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 or 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.

(Canterbury Road, Colchester) (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 Canterbury Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Albion Grove for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310813915 – 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 new water connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via Bourne Road, Winchester Road, Albion Grove and vice versa. (with access only into Canterbury Road).

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.

(Coast Road, West Mersea) (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 Coast Road, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 140m north west of its junction with Victory Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th October 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03768043819/23 – 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 cold water jetting works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via Coast Road, Firs Chase, Firs Road, St Peters Road, Victory Road, Coast 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.

(Dedham Road, Langham) (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 Dedham Road, Langham in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 105m south east of its junction with Low Lift Cottage Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03167389685 – Anglian Water Business (National) 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 remedial works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National) Ltd.

An alternative route is available via Dedham Road, Ipswich Road, Stratford Road, B1029, Birchwood Road, Wick Road, School Road, Moor Road, Langham Lane, Langham Road, Straight Road, Dedham 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.

(Heath Road, Fordham) (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 Heath Road, Fordham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Wood Lane to its junction with Spring Lane a distance of approximately 925m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2403348 – 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.

The alternative route will be via: Spring Lane, A1124, Wood Lane 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.

(Layer Road, Abberton) (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 Layer Road, Abberton in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 150m south west then west of its junction with Mersea Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01466080200 – 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 air valve replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via Bounstead Hill, Bounstead Road, Berechurch Hall Road, B1025 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.

(Crown Lane North & Lodge Lane, Ardleigh) (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 Crown Lane North, Ardleigh in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Old Ipswich Road to its junction with Lodge Lane a distance of approximately 1195m.

2. To temporarily close that length of Lodge Lane, Ardleigh in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Crown Lane North for a distance of approximately 130m in a north easterly direction.

The closures are scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH277G4T & BC311002WH277G4T – Openreach). 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 ducting works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Lodge Lane, Wick Lane, Old Ipswich Road 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.

(Ellis Road & Mill Road, Boxted) (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.

1. To temporarily close that length of Ellis Road, Boxted in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 510m north west then north east of its junction with Queens Head Road for a distance of approximately 60m in a north westerly direction.

2. To temporarily close that length of Mill Road, Boxted in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Ellis Road for a distance of approximately 75m in a south easterly direction.

The closures are scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30019969722 & EC300997871869 – UK Power Networks). 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 underground cabling works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

An alternative route is available via

1. Ellis Road, Workhouse Hill, Green Lane, Boxted Church Road, Holly Lane, Queens Head Road, Ellis Road and vice versa.

2. Mill Road, Straight Road, Queens Head Road, Ellis Road 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.

(Fordham Road, West Bergholt) (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 Fordham Road, West Bergholt in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 880m south west then north west of its junction with Bures Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168491813 – 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 stop tap replacements works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via Plummers Road, Wormingford Road, Fordham Road, Packards Lane, B1508 and vice versa. (with access only into Fordham Road, Bergholt Road and Rams Farm Road).

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.

(Hutley Drive, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Use of Footpath) 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 Hutley Drive Footpath, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 95m north west then south west of its junction with Bradford Drive for a distance of approximately 65m in a south westerly then north westerly direction. The footpath closure is scheduled to commence on 13th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168546084 – Anglian Water Business (National)). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The footpath closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while connection repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via Hutley Drive, Bradford Drive, Hakewill Way, Oaks Place, Mile End Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 24th September 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

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 Mill Lane, Weeley Heath in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately north west of its junction with Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 75m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP003550-2448 – GTM). 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 connection works are undertaken by GTM.

An alternative route is available via Mill Lane, Rectory Road, Clacton Road, Bentley Road, Mill 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.

(Rebow Road, Wivenhoe) (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 Rebow Road, Wivenhoe in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 25m south west of its junction with Park Road for a distance of approximately 35m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MT003DS0068175 – 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 Rebow Road, B1028, Belle Vue Road, Park Road, Rebow Road 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.

(St Leonards Road, Colchester) (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 St Leonards Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 80m south then north west of its junction with Hythe Hill for a distance of approximately 20m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th October 2026 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168528414 – 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 stop tap replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via St Leonards Road, Standard Road, A134, St Leonards Road 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.

(Water Lane, Great Horkesley/Little Horkesley) (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 Water Lane, Great Horkesley/Little Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Horkesley Hill to its junction with Fishponds Hill a distance of approximately 2145m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH239696 – 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 Fishponds Hill, London Road, A134 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.

(Wick Lane, Ardleigh) (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 Wick Lane, Ardleigh in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 115m west of its junction with Dead Lane for a distance of approximately 675m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH2PKT8Z – 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 ducting works are undertaken by Openreach.

Alternative routes are available via:

1. Wick Lane, Old Ipswich Road, Crown Lane North, Lodge Lane and vice versa,

2. Wick Lane, Old Ipswich Road, Harts Lane, Dead Lane, Wick 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.

DATED: 1ST OCTOBER 2026