Southend-on-Sea - Temporary Road Closure & Banned Turns for Anglian Water Works

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC & BANNED TURNS ORDER 2026

VICTORIA AVENUE A127, HARCOURT AVENUE, CARNARVON ROAD & GREAT EASTERN AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

Notice is hereby given that Southend-on-Sea City Council intends, no 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.

The Effect of the order will be to prohibit any vehicle from;

1. Proceeding on Victoria Avenue A127 from its junction with Harcourt Avenue (Northbound directional closure only) Access only from Queensway A13

2. Turning left into Victoria Avenue A127 from Harcourt Avenue

3. Turning right into Victoria Avenue A127 from Carnarvon Road

4. Turning right into Victoria Avenue A127 from Great Eastern Avenue.

The closures are scheduled to commence from 19:00 till 23:00 on the 5th November 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.

The alternative routes will be via local traffic, and diversion routes will be displayed on site to provide clear guidance to road users.

The Order will come into effect on 5th November 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce whilst Anglian Water replace a frame & cover.

Access for emergency vehicles, residents and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

The prohibitions or restrictions will apply only during such time and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs prescribed by the TRAFFIC SIGNS REGULATIONS AND GENERAL DIRECTIONS 2016.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction/prohibition imposed by this Notice may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice and removed under the provisions of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

Richard Lumley

Director of Infrastructure & Environment

Southend-on-Sea City Council Dated: 23rd October 2026

Contact: TRO@southend.gov.uk Ref: AD03768493261