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Essex - Multiple Road Closures - No Stopping & Speed Limit Restrictions Due To Various Works

CM16•Published 22/10/26
Epping Forest Guardian • 

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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

(Epping Forest District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment 62) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL acting on behalf of the North Essex Parking Partnership in exercise of the delegated powers of the traffic authority Essex County Council granted under an Agreement dated 1st July 2022 has made the above Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4(1), 4(2), 32, 35, 45, 46, 49 and 53 and Parts III and IV of schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The Effect Of The Order:
To introduce Double Red (red route) No Stopping at Any Time restrictions at the Following Junctions within North Weald:
1. The junction of Epping Road and Park Close, North Weald.
2. The junction of Epping Road and Hurricane Way, North Weald.
3. The junction of Hurricane Way and Blenheim Way, North Weald.
4. The junction of High Road and Kiln Road, North Weald.
5. The junction of High Road and Wellington Road, North Weald.
6. The junction of Church Lane and Lancaster Road, North Weald.
7. The junction of Church Lane and George Avey Croft, North Weald.
8. The junction of Church Lane and Wellington Road, North Weald.
9. The junction of Wellington Road and Beaufort Close, North Weald.

This Order will be incorporated into The Essex County Council (Epping Forest District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019 by replacing tile numbers:

TL490 037 revision 0 with revision 1. TL495 037 revision 0 with revision 1. TL495 040 revision 1 with revision 2.

Introduce The Following Tiles:
TL490 035 TL490 050

Date Of Operation: The Order will come into operation on 30th November 2026.

Further Details: The Order and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders can be viewed at: https://north.parkingpartnership.org/traffic-regulation/(EFDC62).

Application To The High Court: Anyone who wishes to question the validity of the Order of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.

(Prohibition Of Waiting, Loading And Stopping) And (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.89) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL acting on behalf of the North Essex Parking Partnership in exercise of the delegated powers of the traffic authority Essex County Council granted under an Agreement dated 1st July 2022 has made the above Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4(1), 4(2), 32, 35, 45, 46, 49 and 53 and Parts III and IV of schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The Effect Of The Order:
1. To introduce a No Stopping at Any Time (Double Red Line) restrictions on the access road and the cul de sac of 235 to 245 Jerounds, Harlow.

2. To introduce a No Stopping at Any Time (Double Red Line) restrictions within the Cul-de-sac containing numbers 3, 4 and 4a Cock Green off Three Horseshoes Road, Harlow.

This Order will be incorporated into The Essex County Council (Harlow District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019 by replacing tile numbers TL435 085 revision 1 with revision 2

Date Of Operation: The Order will come into operation on 30th November 2026.

Further Details: The Order and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders can be viewed at: https://north.parkingpartnership.org/traffic-regulation/

Application To The High Court: Anyone who wishes to question the validity of the Order of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.

(A414 Edinburgh Way, Harlow) (Fireworks, Special Event) (Temporary 30mph Speed Limit) 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 introduce a 30mph speed limit on the following length of A414 Edinburgh Way, in the District of Harlow, from its junction with Burnt Mill Roundabout northeast to its junction with Howard Way Roundabout (The road is currently 50MPH).

The speed restriction is scheduled to commence on 01 November 2026 for one day or where appropriate signs are showing, and weather permitting and is required for the safety of the public while Harlow Fireworks takes place.

The Order will come into effect on 01 November 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the event have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Epping Road, Roydon) (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 Epping Road, Roydon in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Reeves Lane to its junction with Old House Lane a distance of approximately 380m.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th November 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (BC0080GEAA6606802L2CSB – 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: B181, B1133, A1169, Roydon Road, Harlow Road, B181 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.

(Millers Lane, Chigwell Town) (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 Millers Lane, Chigwell Town in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 200m southeast of its junction with Gravel Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 8 days or where stated on a valid permit (MU091NLS00081467128-0045 – Thames Water Utilities). 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 Thames Water Utilities.

An alternative route is available via: A1112, Lambourne Road, Manor Road, Bournebridge Lane, B175, A113, A1112 and vice versa. (with access only into Millers Lane).

(Potters Field, Harlow) (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 Potters Field, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 180m southeast of its junction with Red Lion Crescent for a distance of approximately 45m in a south easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd November 2026 for 5 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH5LFN9M – 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: Potters Field, Red Lion Lane, Red Lion Crescent, Potters Field 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.

(Woodland Way, Theydon Bois) (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 Woodland Way, Theydon Bois in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 50m southwest of its junction with Baldocks Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd November 2026 for 5 days or where stated on a valid permit (EC30017682634 – 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 connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

An alternative route is available via: Morgan Crescent, Orchard Drive, Baldocks Road and vice versa (with access only into Woodland Way).

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.

(Church Lane, Matching) (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 Church Lane, Matching in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction Matching Tye Road for a distance of approximately 230m in a north westerly then north easterly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001D146032 – 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: Church Lane, B183, Matching Road, Downhall Road, Matching Tye 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.

(Cross Roads, Waltham Abbey) (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 Cross Roads, Waltham Abbey in the Epping Forest District, from its junction with Epping New Road to its junction with Fairmead Road a distance of approximately 210m.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th November 2026 for 1 night (21:00-05:00) or where stated on a valid permit (EP2012405731 – 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 cattle grid cleaning works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via: Cross Roads, Pauls Nursery Road, Wake Road, Woodridden Hill, Wake Arms Roundabout, Epping New Road, Robin Hood Roundabout 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.

(Forest Side, Waltham Abbey) (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 Forest Side, Waltham Abbey in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Honey Lane for a distance of approximately 125m in a south westerly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 5th November 2026 for 1 night (21:00-05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP2012405617 – 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 cattle grid cleaning works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via: Claypit Hill, Wake Road, A121 (with access only into Forest Side) 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.

(Wake Road, Waltham Abbey) (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 Wake Road, Waltham Abbey in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Woodridden Hill for a distance of approximately 100m in a south westerly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 6th November 2026 for 1 night (21:00-05:00) or where stated on a valid permit (EP2012405732 – 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 cattle grid cleaning works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via: A121, Forest Side, Claypit Hill (with access only into Wake 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.

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
www.essex.gov.uk

Dated: 22nd October 2026

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