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Harwich - Temporary Road Closures for St Helena Hospice Half Marathon

CO12 3SR•Published 02/10/26
Harwich & Manningtree Standard • 

What is happening?

Essex County Council

(Various Roads, Harwich)

(St Helena Hospice Half Marathon) (Special Events)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council in exercise of its powers under 16 A-C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, has made the above Orders to facilitate the St Helena Hospice Half Marathon.

Effect of the orders: To temporarily close the following roads, Harwich in the District of Tendring (route of Marathon):

RoadDescription
Lower Marine ParadeFrom its junction from Wick Lane up to Marine Parade.
Marine ParadeFrom its junction with Lower marine parade to its junction with Orwell Road
Barrack LaneFrom its junction with Main Road to its junction with Harbour Crescent.
Harbour CrescentFrom its junction with Barrack Lane to its junction with Main Road
Main RoadFrom its junction with Harbour Crescent to its junction with West Street
West StreetFrom its junction with Main Road, to its junction with The Quay.
The QuayFrom its junction with West Street to its junction with Kings Quay Street
Kings Quay StreetFrom its junction with The Quay to its junction with Wellington Road
Wellington RoadFrom its junction with Kings Quay Street to Outpart Eastward.
Outpart EastwardFrom its junction with Wellington Road to its junction with Angelgate
AngelgateFrom its junction with Outpart Eastward to the Sailing Club, then south down the sea front.
Wick LaneFrom its junction with Lower Marine Parade to its junction with Low Road
Low RoadFrom its junction with Wick Lane to its junction with Gravel Hill Way
Gravel Hill WayFrom its junction with Low Road to its junction with Abbott Road
Abbott RoadFrom its junction with Gravel Hill Way to its junction with Low Road
The restrictions are scheduled to commence on 04 October 2026 1 day between the hours of 9:00 to 17:00 or where appropriate signs are showing, and weather permitting and is required to facilitate the St Helena Hospice Half Marathon.

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

The Orders will come into effect on 04 October 2026 and may continue in force for 3 days (in relation to the restrictions on the route of the Marathon) unless extended by the Secretary of State.

DATED: 2ND OCTOBER 2026

How long will it take?

Planned start

4-Oct-2026

Estimated end

5-Oct-2026

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