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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures due to Utility and Highway Maintenance Works
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Essex County Council
(Boxed Church Road, Great Horkesley)
(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 Boxed Church Road, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Nayland Road for a distance of approximately 180m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311005WH2RHM7K – 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 Boxed Church Road, Church Road, Wet Lane, Workhouse Hill, Bills Road, Queens Head Road, Boxed Road, A134 and vice versa.
The Order will come into force on 15th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Easthorpe Road, Copford)
(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 Easthorpe Road, Copford in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 2305m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2400613 – 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 Easthorpe Road, A12, B1024, A12, A120, B1408, School Road, Birch Road, Boarred Farm Road, Rectory Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into force on 15th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Gilberd 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 Gilberd Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Winsley Square to its junction with Sadler Close a distance of approximately 35m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310801256 – 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).
No diversion route is available.
The Order will come into force on 15th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Hall Road, West Bergholt)
(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 Hall Road, West Bergholt in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Old Church Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008OGEAA6231163L2CSB – 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.
No diversion route is available.
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.
(Nayland Road, West Bergholt)
(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 Nayland Road, West Bergholt in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 235m south west of its junction with Coach Road for a distance of approximately 325m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311002WH2WTC2R – 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 and joint box works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Nayland Road, B1508, Vinesse Road, Park Farm Road, Nayland Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into force on 15th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Turnpike Close, Langham & Crown Lane North & Lodge Lane, Ardleigh)
(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 Turnpike Close, Langham in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Lodge Lane for a distance of approximately 110m in a south westerly direction.
2. 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 1215m.
3. 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 210m in a north easterly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311006WH2V0M4G, BC311009WH2V0M4G & BC311008WH2V0M4G – 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 cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Lodge Lane, Wick Lane, Old Ipswich 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.
(Willett 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 Willett Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Walnut Tree Way to its junction with Duncan Way a distance of approximately 270m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd November 2026 for 11 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2394224 – 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 kerb replacement works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Walnut Tree Way, Rayner Road, Duncan Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into force on 15th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Beaconsfield Avenue, 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 Beaconsfield Avenue, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Maldon Road to its junction with Butt Road a distance of approximately 200m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2404609 – 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 B1026, B1022 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.
(Dickenson 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 Dickenson Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Northern Approach Road to its junction with Bolsin Drive a distance of approximately 190m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (Unknown (EP201EH2395218 – 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 footway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Dickenson Road, Hakewill Way, Wallace Road, Northern Approach 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.
(Melrose Road, West Mersea)
(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 Melrose Road, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with High Street to its junction with Yorick Avenue a distance of approximately 270m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 21st October 2026 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2404245 – 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 B1025, Melrose 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.
(Park Lane, Langham)
(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.
Closure 1. To temporarily close that length of Park Road, Langham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Langham Lane to its junction with Wick Road a distance of approximately 1250m.
Closure 2. To temporarily close that length of Park Road, Langham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Wick Road for a distance of approximately 260m in a south easterly direction.
Closure 1 is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit and Closure 2 is scheduled to commence on 23rd November 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD04566369861/P1A – Anglian Water Business (National)). 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 new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Wick Road, School Road, Moor Road, A12 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.
(Red Barn Road, Brightlingsea)
(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 Red Barn Road, Brightlingsea in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Seaview Road to its junction with Samsons Road a distance of approximately 105m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th October 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30007858731 – 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 service works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via B1029, High Street, Hurst Green and vice versa (with access only into Red Barn Road and Bateman 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.
(School Road, 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 School Road, Little Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 240m south west then north west of its junction with School Lane for a distance of approximately 220m in a south westerly then westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th October 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH2WTL6J – 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 School Road, Holts Road, Workhouse Road, Vinesse Road, School 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.
DATED: 8TH OCTOBER 2026
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