Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices

Essex County Council

(Various Roads, Chelmsford Marathon and Half Marathon) (Special Events) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 16 (A-C) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), has made the above Order to facilitate the Chelmsford Marathon and Half Marathon.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close the following lengths of road in Writtle, Roxwell in the City of Chelmsford

Road - Description - Times

Lordship Road, Writtle From its junction with A1060 to its junction with Fox Burrows Lane 09:00 - 17:00

Cow Watering Lane, Writtle From its junction with Lordship Road, west for approximately 1130 metres. 09:00 - 17:00

Cow Watering Lane, Writtle From its junction with Victoria Road Northeast for approximately 165 metres. 09:00 - 12:30

Newney Green Road, Writtle From its junction with Victoria Road to its junction with Cooksmill Green 09:00 - 12:30

Cooksmill Green, Writtle From its junction with Newney Green Road to its junction with Stonehill Road. 09:00 - 12:30

Gravelly Lane & Hoe Street, Roxwell From its junction with Newney Green Road to its junction with Vicarage Road 09:00 - 11:00

Vicarage Road, Roxwell From its junction with Hoe Street to its junction with The Street 09:00 - 11:15

The Street, Roxwell From its junction with Vicarage Road to its junction with St Michael’s Drive 09:00 - 11:20

St Michael’s Drive, Roxwell From its junction with The Street to its junction with Stonehill Road 09:00 - 11:25

Stonehill Road, Roxwell - From its junction with St Michael’s Drive to its junction with Radley Green Road/ Cooksmill Green Road 09:00 - 11:40

Road Closures for 11 October 2026

The closures are required for the public safety while the Chelmsford Marathon/Half Marathon takes place.

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

The Order will come into effect on 11 October 2026 and may continue in force for 3 days unless

(Chatham Green, Little Waltham) (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 Chatham Green, Little Waltham in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 165m north west of its junction with Strawbrook Hill for a distance of approximately 65m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH4P448Y – 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 erection works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Chatham Green, Whitbreads Farm Lane, A131, Chatham Green and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 15th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Chatham Hall Lane, Little Waltham/Great Waltham) (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 Chatham Hall Lane, Little Waltham/Great Waltham in the City of Chelmsford, from the junction with Braintree Road for a distance of approximately 1255m in a north westerly, north easterly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311003WH3FFN2R & BC311005WH3FFN2R – 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 cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Chatham Hall Lane, Parsonage Lane, Main Road, The Village, Chelmsford Road, B1008 and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 15th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Fountain Road, Good Easter) (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 Fountain Road, Good Easter in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Chelmsford Road for a distance of approximately 30m 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 (BC411001WH2VJP6W – 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 Fountain Road, School Road, Amadyes Lane, Shorts Farm Road, High Easter Road, A1060 and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 15th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Hulls Lane, Sandon) (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 Hulls Lane, Sandon in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 275m north east of its junction with Woodhill Road for a distance of approximately 135m 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 (BC311001WH1V6F7X – 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 blockage clearance and duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Hulls Lane, A414, A1060, Brick Kiln Road, Woodhill Road, Hulls Lane and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 15th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(North Hill, Little Baddow) (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 North Hill, Little Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 20m south east of its junction with Spring Close for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN014M205087 – 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 boundary box replacement works are undertaken by Essex and Suffolk Water.

An alternative route is available via North Hill, The Ridge, Little Baddow Road, A414, Sandon Interchange, Hammonds Road, Church Road, Plantation Road, B1137, Mowden Hall Lane, Worlds End, North Hill and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 1st October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Birch Lane, Stock) (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 Birch Lane, Stock in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Falkner Close for a distance of approximately 85m in a south westerly direction and from a point approximately 40m north east of its junction with Falkner Close for a distance of approximately 70m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH3FW25H – 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 1st October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Southend Arterial Road, Benfleet/Arterial Road, Rayleigh) (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 Southend Arterial Road, Benfleet/Arterial Road, Rayleigh in the Borough of Castle Point and District of Rochford, from its junction with Rayleigh Weir Slip Road A127 – A129 to its junction with Rayleigh Weir Slip Road, A129 – A127 a distance of approximately 720m (Eastbound).

2. To temporarily close that length of Southend Arterial Road, Benfleet/Arterial Road, Rayleigh in the Borough of Castle Point and District of Rochford, from its junction with Rayleigh Weir Slip Road A129 – A127 to its junction with Rayleigh Weir Slip Road, A129-A127 a distance of approximately 940m (Westbound).

The closures are scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 5 nights (21:00-05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP20104768120 – Essex County Council). 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 drainage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Rayleigh Weir Slip Road from A127 to A129 Eastbound, Rayleigh Weir Roundabout, Rayleigh Weir Slip Road from A129 to A127 Eastbound or Rayleigh Weir Slip Road from A129 to A127 Westbound, Rayleigh Weir Roundabout, Rayleigh Weir Slip Road from A127 to A129 Westbound.

The Order came into effect on 1st October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Southend Road, Great Baddow) (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, Great Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Essex Yeomanry Way for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly then north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 19 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30029537603 – 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 A1114, Southend Road, A1114, Church Street, Southend Road.

The Order came into effect on 1st October 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) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.13) 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 road in the City of Chelmsford 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 the carriageway as per schedule for the duration of the closure to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.

“The Essex County Council (City of Chelmsford) (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 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 1st October 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network. The road will be closed to facilitate each phase of works 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 road.

For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

The Order came into effect on 1st October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule V13

Road Description Alternative Route

Inchbonnie Road, South Woodham Ferrers From its junction with Ferrers Road to its end a distance of approximately 1995m Ferrers Road and vice versa

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (Streetworks SW14) 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 those lengths of roads in the City of Chelmsford 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 works are scheduled to commence after 1st October 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 Range.

The Order came into effect on 1st October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule SW14

Road - Description - Alternative Route

(Southbound Only) A130 New Bypass, Galleywood/ Sandon/West Hanningfield/ East Hanningfield/ Rettendon/Runwell - From the junction with Gingerbreadhall Bridge Roundabout to the junction with Off Slip Road from A130 New Bypass Southbound a distance of approximately 8655m - Southend Road, Main Road, Rettendon Turnpike, A130

Off Slip Road from A130 New Bypass Southbound, Rettendon - From its junction with A130 New Bypass to its junction with Turnpike Link a distance of approximately 270m in a south easterly direction Southend Road, Main Road, Rettendon Turnpike, A130

(Northbound Only) A130 Bypass, Rettendon/ Runwell/East Hanningfield/ West Hanningfield/Sandon/ Galleywood From Rettendon Turnpike to Gingerbreadhall Bridge Roundabout – a distance of approximately 8930m Rettendon Turnpike, Main Road, Southend Road

Off Slip Road to A130 New Bypass Northbound, Rettendon From its junction with Runwell Road to its junction with A130 New Bypass a distance of approximately 510m As above

(Wheelers Hill, Little Waltham) (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 Wheelers Hill, Little Waltham in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Cranham Road for a distance of approximately 130m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st October 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311005WH3P6T4G – 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 Wheelers Hill, Domsey Lane, Cranham Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 1st October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Whitbreads Farm Lane, Little Waltham) (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 Whitbreads Farm Lane, Little Waltham in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Strawbrook Hill to its junction with Chatham Green a distance of approximately 575m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th October 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311002WH3F136J – 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 cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Chatham Green, A131 and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 1st October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Chelmsford Road, Chelmer Village) (Temporary Introduction of a Contraflow) 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 reverse the westbound traffic flow in that length of Chelmsford Road, Chelmer Village (inside lane only), from a point approximately 315m south west of its junction with Drovers Way Roundabout for a distance of approximately 190m in a south westerly direction. The contraflow is scheduled to commence on 24th October 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30078372225 – UK Power Networks). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The contraflow is required for the safety of the public and workforce while electrical service upgrade works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

The Order came into effect on 1st October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

DATED: 8TH OCTOBER 2026