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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Clearway Restrictions due to Utility and Highway Works
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Essex County Council
(Brixton Lane, Rickling 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 Brixton Lane, Rickling Green in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 320m south west of its junction with Belchams Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th November 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX06166048TS – Affinity 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 new connection works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
An alternative route is available via Brixton Lane, Brick Kiln Lane, Church End, Poor Bridge Road, Maunden Road, Clavering Road, The Street, Pinchpools Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 29th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Elm Grove, Saffron Walden) (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 Elm Grove, Saffron Walden in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Faircroft Road for a distance of approximately 10m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC0080GEAA5587958L2CSB – 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, node and rope works are undertaken by Openreach.
No alternative route is available.
The Order will come into effect on 29th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Hampit Road, Arkesden) (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 Hampit Road, Arkesden in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Church Hill for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC00816NOVEACCD221 – 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 new installation works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Hampit Road, Bridge Green Road, Duddenhoe End Road, Beards Lane, Coopers End Road, Bridge Green Road, B1039, Arkesden Road, Wenden Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 29th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Hawkins Hill, Little Sampford) (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 Hawkins Hill, Little Sampford in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 1015m south east, north east then south east of its junction with Hall Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGMRF50N – 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 and cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via B1053, B1057, B1054, B1055 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 29th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Tye Green Road & Fullers Lane, Elsenham) (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 Tye Green Road & Fullers Lane, Elsenham in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 385m south west of the junction with Hall Road for a distance of approximately 335m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA140RFSI115430-FSL & KA140RFSI115430B-FSL – Gigaclear). 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 Gigaclear.
An alternative route is available via Tye Green Road, Belmer Road, Burton End Road, Church Road, B1351, B1383, Pound Lane, Bedwell Road, New Road, Station Road, B1051, Hall Road, Fullers Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 29th 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 Uttlesford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.10) 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 Uttlesford as specified in the schedule.
2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above length of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
"The Essex County Council (Uttlesford District) (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 being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 29th 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 29th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule V10
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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Hall Road, Elsenham |
From its junction with High Street for a distance of approximately 290m in a south easterly direction |
Hall Road, Elsenham Road, Waltham Hall Road, Molehill Green, Chapel End, Woodgates End, Brick End, Church End, B1051 and vice versa |
|
Orange Street, Thaxted |
From its junction with Millie End for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction |
No diversion route is available |
(Various Roads, District of Uttlesford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.11) 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 Uttlesford as specified in the schedule.
2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above length of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
"The Essex County Council (Uttlesford District) (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 being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 29th 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 29th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule V11
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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Walden Road/ Church Hill/ Bartlow Road, Ashdon |
From the junction with Knox End Cottage Road for a distance of approximately 2500m in a south easterly, north westerly then south westerly direction |
Bartlow Road, Dean Road, A1307, B1052, Ashdon Road, Walden Road and vice versa |
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Radwinter Road, Ashdon |
From its junction with Church Hill for a distance of approximately 1110m in a south easterly direction |
Radwinter Road, Ashdon Road, B1054, B1057, A1017, A1307, Dean Road, Bartlow Road and vice versa |
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Steventon End, Ashdon |
From its junction with Bartlow Road to its junction with Mill Lane a distance of approximately 450m |
Ashdon Road, Bartlow Road, Camps Road, Bartlow Road and vice versa (with access only into Steventon End) |
(Chapel Hill, Berden) (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 Chapel Hill, Berden in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with The Street for a distance of approximately 315m 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 (EP201EH2412009 – 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 Pelham Road, Dewes Green Road, Ginns Road, Classified Road C15 North from Ginns Road to Pump Hill, B1038, Stortford Road, Berden Road and vice versa.
The Order came 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.
(Winstanley Road & Peal Road, Saffron Walden) (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 Winstanley Road, Saffron Walden in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 25m south west of its junction with Tukes Way for a distance of approximately 75m in a south westerly then north westerly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Peal Road, Saffron Walden in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Winstanley Road for a distance of approximately 35m in a south easterly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on (Sundays Only) from 8th November 2026 then on 15th November 2026 and again on 22nd November 2026, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WGTTF27X01L2CSB & BC008WGTTF27XL2C3SB – 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 ducting works are undertaken by Openreach.
Alternative route is available via
1. Winstanley Road, Cromwell Road, Landscape View, Pleasant Valley, Debden Road, Mount Pleasant Road, Peaslands Road, Winstanley Road and vice versa.
2. No diversion available.
The Order came 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.
DATED: 22ND OCTOBER 2026
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