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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Highway and Utility Works
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Essex County Council
(Folly Green, Stisted) (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 Folly Green, Stisted in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Kerami Lane to its junction with Tumblers Green a distance of approximately 465m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2406188 – 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 Tumblers Green, Priors Green, Kerami 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.
(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.5) 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 close those lengths of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 15th October 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network. The 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 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.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while gas main Replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.
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.
Schedule
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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Hedingham Road, Halstead |
From its junction with Elizabeth Way to its junction with Ashlong Grove a distance of approximately 750m. |
A131, A1017 and vice versa (with access only into A1124). |
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Mill Chase, Halstead |
From its junction with Hedingham Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a north easterly direction. |
|
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Box Mill Lane, Halstead |
From its junction with Hedingham Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction. |
No Alternative Route. |
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Ashlong Grove, Halstead |
From its junction with Hedingham Road to both of its ends a total distance of approximately 280m. |
No Alternative Route. |
(Colne Engaine Road, Pebmarsh) (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 Colne Engaine Road, Pebmarsh in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Colne Engaine Road to its junction with Levitts Corner a distance of approximately 1310m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd October 2026 for 14 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2399234 – 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 Colne Road, Pebmarsh Road, The Green, Green Farm Road, Overhall Hill, Cricks Road, Hill House Road, The Street, Clay Hills, Levitts Corner 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.
(Trinity Road, Halstead) (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 Trinity Road, Halstead in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 25m north west of its junction with Upper Trinity Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168578546 – 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 Mount Pleasant, New Street, Trinity Street, Mount Hill and vice versa (with access only into Trinity 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.
DATED: 8TH OCTOBER 2026
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