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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road and Footpath Closures due to Highway and Utility Works
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Essex County Council
(Footpath Albany Gardens, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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 (as amended).
Effect of the order: To temporarily close footpath Albany Gardens, in the City of Colchester, outside 120 Albany Gardens, east for approximately 20 metres.
Diversion route: Waterside Lane, Distillery Lane vice versa.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 02 November 2026 to 04 November 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public while installation of a new electricity supply takes place.
The Order will come into effect on 02 November 2026 may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(East Mersea Road & Dawes Lane, West Mersea) (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 East Mersea Road, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Dawes Lane for a distance of approximately 100m in a north westerly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Dawes Lane, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with East Mersea Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311006WH4NC34T & BC311007WH4NC34T – 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via East Mersea Road, B1025, East Road, Dawes Lane, Chapmans Lane, East Mersea 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.
(Hall Road, Mount Bures) (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, Mount Bures in the City of Colchester & District of Braintree, from a point approximately 80m north east of its junction with Craigs Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th November 2026 – (21:00) - 06:00) for 3 nights, or where stated on a valid permit (KL918SUD-52-61-201126 – 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 platform replacement works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Hall Road, B1508, Fordham Road, Wormingford Road, Plummers Road, Moat Road, Church Road, Mill Road, Fiddlers Hill, Porters Cottages, Wood Lane, A1124, Station Road, Bures Road, Chappel Road, Hall 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.
(King Charles Road, West Mersea) (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 King Charles Road, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Alexandra Avenue to its junction with Oakwood Avenue a distance of approximately 100m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2408726 – 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 gully renewal works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Oakwood Avenue, Prince Albert Road, Willoughby Avenue, Victoria Esplanade, Alexandra Avenue 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.
(Museum Street, 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 Museum Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with High Street to its junction with Castle Bailey a distance of approximately 50m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2411124 – 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 subsidence repairs works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via High Street, Castle Bailey.
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.
(Station Road, 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: To temporarily close that length of Station Road, Ardleigh in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Kiln Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03768794096 – 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 sewer repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via B1029, A133, A137 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.
(The Green/Chapel Lane/Pilcox Hall Lane, Tendring) (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 The Green, Tendring in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 85m south east of its junction with Parsonage Lane for a distance of approximately 140m in a south easterly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Chapel Lane, Tendring in the District of Tendring, from its junction with The Green for a distance of approximately 40m in a north easterly direction.
3. To temporarily close that length of Pilcox Hall Lane, Tendring in the District of Tendring, from its junction with The Green for a distance of approximately 40m in a south westerly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 3 nights (18:30 - 06:30), or where stated on a valid permit (EP40087286647, EP40008189650 & EP40047150908 – Horizon). 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 surfacing works are undertaken by Horizon.
An alternative route is available via A120, Harwich Road, B1029, A133, B1033 and vice versa (with access only into B1035, Parsonage Lane and Chapel Lane).
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.
(The Lane, West Mersea) (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 The Lane, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 20m south east of its junction with City Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th November 2026 – (18:30 - 06:00) for 1 night, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03167944137/FH – 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 fire hydrant repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Coast Road, Firs Chase and vice versa. (with access only into The Lane).
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.
(Boxted Church Road, Great 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 Boxted 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 Boxted Church Road, Church Road, Wet Lane, Workhouse Hill, Ellis Road, Queens Head Road, Boxted Road, A134 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.
(Easthorpe Road, Copford) (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 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, Boarded Farm Road, Rectory 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.
(Gilberd 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 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 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.
(Hall Road, West Bergholt) (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 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 (BC0080GEAA6231163L2CSB – 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 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.
(Nayland Road, West Bergholt) (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 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 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.
(Turnpike Close, Langham & Crown Lane North & Lodge Lane, Ardleigh) (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 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 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.
(Willett 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 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 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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