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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Speed Restriction due to Works
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Essex County Council
(Church Road/Park Road, Rivenhall)
(Temporary Introduction of a 30mph Speed Restriction) 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 introduce a 30mph speed restriction in that length of Church Road/Park Road, Rivenhall in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 300m south of the junction of Parkgate Road for a distance of approximately 475m in a south westerly then south easterly direction. The restriction is scheduled to commence on 4th November 2026 for 15 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP40073015800 – Parkgate Farm Solar Limited). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while development construction works are undertaken by Parkgate Farm Solar Limited.
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.
(Kelvedon Road, Coggeshall/Feering & Scrip’s Road, Coggeshall)
(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:
1. To temporarily close that length of Kelvedon Road, Coggeshall/Feering in the District of Braintree, from the junction of Pointwell Lane for a distance of approximately 625m in a south easterly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Scrip’s Road, Coggeshall in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Kelvedon Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 70 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001469723, AZ5011001469724 & AZ5011001473358 – CADENT GAS LIMITED). 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 gas main upgrade works are undertaken by CADENT GAS LIMITED.
Alternative routes are available via:
1. B1024, A12, A120 and vice versa (with access only into Station Road, Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon Road, Grange Hill and Bridge Street).
2. A120, West Street and vice versa (with access only into The Street, Church Road, Cuthedge Lane and Scrip’s Road).
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.
(Kings Lane/The Street/Back Lane/Greenstead Green Road/Tumblers Green/Brook Farm Road, Stisted & Stisted Road/Grange Hill/Church Road/Greenstead Hall Road, Greenstead Green) (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 Kings Lane/The Street/Back Lane/Greenstead Green Road/Tumblers Green/Brook Farm Road, Stisted & Stisted Road/Grange Hill/Church Road/Greenstead Hall Road, Greenstead Green in the District of Braintree, from the junction of Colchester Road to the junction of Coggeshall Road a distance of approximately 9065m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 9 nights (20.00 - 05.00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2401323, EP201EH2390856, EP201EH2404671, EP201EH2404675, EP201EH2404676 & EP201EH2404678 – 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 and signage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via A120, A131, A1124 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.
(Station Road, White Notley) (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 Station Road, White Notley in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 500m north east of its junction with Vicarage Avenue for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 8th November 2026 for 1 night (01:00 - 06:00), or where stated on a valid permit (KL904BRA-21-11-081126 – Network Rail Infrastructure 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 defect repair works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Station Road, B1018, Chipping Hill, Powers Hall End, Flora Road, Faulkbourne Road, The Street, Church Hill, Station Road 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.
(Station Road, White Notley) (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 Station Road, White Notley in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 120m north east of its junction with Vicarage Avenue for a distance of approximately 70m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411002WGNMWF9M – 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 Station Road, B1018, Chipping Hill, Powers Hall End, Flora Road, Faulkbourne Road, The Street, Church Hill, Station Road 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.
(Bulford Mill Lane, Cressing) (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 Bulford Mill Lane, Cressing in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 260m south west of its junction with Mill Lane for a distance of approximately 115m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KL721BRA-19-73-231026 – Network Rail Infrastructure 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 to track are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Witham Road, The Green, Witham Road, The Street, Station Road, B1018, Mill Lane and vice versa (with access only into Bulford Lane and Bulford Mill Lane).
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.
(Coggeshall Road, Feering) (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 Coggeshall Road, Feering in the District of Braintree, from its junction with London Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th October 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ7011001531075 – Cadent Gas). 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 Cadent Gas.
An alternative route is available via Coggeshall Road, Feering Road, B1024, A120, Marks Tey Roundabout, A120, Prince of Wales Roundabout, A12, B1024 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.
(Hulls Lane, Shalford) (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 Hulls Lane, Shalford in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 150m south east of its junction with Redfants Farm Road for a distance of approximately 265m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WGHHFNI1CSB – 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 works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Hulls Lane, B1053, Lombard Street, Willows Road, Pump Lane, Hulls Lane 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.
(Maldon Road, Kelvedon) (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 Maldon Road, Kelvedon in the District of Braintree, from its junction with High Street for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03168298446 – 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 pipe repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via B1024, B1023, B1022, Braxted Park Road, Kelvedon Road, Highfields Lane and vice versa (with access only into Maldon 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.
(Milles Lane, Stisted) (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 Milles Lane, Stisted in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Coggeshall Road for a distance of approximately 630m in a north easterly, south easterly then north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH4G143S – 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 Milles Lane, Water Lane, Bridge Hall Road, A120 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.
(Witham Road, Cressing) (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 Witham Road, Cressing in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 700m south east then south of its junction with Station Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 18th October 2026 for 1 day and on 25th October 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310811627 & AD01310811627/1 – 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 connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via B1018, B1389, A12, A120 and vice versa (with access only into B1018).
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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