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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road and Footpath Closures due to Utility and Maintenance Works
What is happening?
Essex County Council
(Footpath 28, Greenstead Green and Halstead)
(Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2026
Further to notice: Under section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), which commenced on 13 October 2026
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. (as amended)
Effect of the order: To temporarily close Footpath 28 Greenstead Green and Halstead in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 73 metres north of its junction with footpath 29, north and then northwest for approximately 222 metres
The closure is scheduled to take place on 13 October 2026 for 5 days and is required for the safety of the public due to building safety works on or close to the footpath.
Alternative route: a path will be provided alongside the original footpath. In a field margin.
The Order will come into effect 18 October 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months.
(Cock Road, Little Maplestead)
(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 Cock Road, Little Maplestead in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Parks Farm Lane for a distance of approximately 30m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th November 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01468470021/02 – 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 bypass relay works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Oak Road, Deans Hall Road, Sudbury Road and vice versa (with access only into Cock Road).
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.
(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 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.
(Various Roads, District of Braintree)
(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) (Streetworks No.5) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that 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 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 closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while gas main replacement works are undertaken by Cadent.
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.
Schedule
|
Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|
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). |
|
Mill Chase, Halstead |
From its junction with Hedingham Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a north easterly direction. |
|
|
Box Mill Lane, Halstead |
From its junction with Hedingham Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction. |
No Alternative Route. |
|
Ashlong Grove, Halstead |
From its junction with Hedingham Road to both of its ends a total distance of approximately 280m. |
No Alternative Route. |
DATED: 22ND OCTOBER 2026
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