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Essex - Multiple Road Closures - Speed Limit & Weight Restrictions Due To Various Works
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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
(B183 Sheering Road (Ealing Bridge No.89) Sheering) - (7.5 Tonne Environmental Weight Limit) Order 202*
Notice is hereby given that the ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL proposes to make the above Order under sections 1(1), 2(1) to (4), 3(2), and Parts IV and III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
Effect Of The Order:
To Implement: a ‘7.5T Environmental Weight Limit’ Restriction
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Road |
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Sheering Road (B183) Ealing Bridge No.89 |
From a point approximately 118 metres north of the Campions Roundabout, northwards for approximately 25 metres. |
‘The Essex County Council (Sheering Road, Sheering) (Temporary Introduction of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction and Temporary Introduction of 3.5m Width Restriction) Order 2025’ is hereby revoked in its entirety.
Further details: All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website: www.essexhighways.org/traffic-regulation-orders.
If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number. Documents can be made available for inspection 8:30am – 5:30pm, Mon-Thurs and 8:30am – 5:00pm on Friday at: Essex County Council, County Hall E Block Main Reception, Market Road, Chelmsford. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Objections: Anyone who wishes to make an objection to the proposed scheme should send the grounds for their objection to the above address or via email to: TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org, quoting: Reference: - TRAF/8920 by 20 November 2026.
(A414 Edinburgh Way, Harlow) (Fireworks, Special Event) - (Temporary 30MPH Speed Limit) 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 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 Town Show 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.
(Anchor Lane/Green Hill Road, Abbess Beauchamp and Berners Roding) - (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 Anchor Lane/Green Hill Road, Abbess Beauchamp and Berners Roding in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Berwick Lane for a distance of approximately 1820m in a south westerly, north westerly then south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th November 2026 for 12 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WH4ML79Z09ETHSB/BC008WH4ML79Z08ETHSB – 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 blockage clearance works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via: Anchor Lane, Potash Road, Sparrows Lane, A1060, Church Lane, Green Hill Road and vice versa.
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.
(Church Lane, Matching) (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 Church Lane, Matching in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Collins Cross Road for a distance of approximately 430m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH4C956W – 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 rebuild joint box works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via: Church Lane, B183, Matching Road, Downhall Road, Matching Tye Road, Church Lane and vice versa.
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.
(Faggotters Lane, Matching) (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 Faggotters Lane, Matching in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 55m south east of its junction with Housham Road for a distance of approximately 230m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH4MLM6J – 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 works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via: Faggotters Lane, Church Green, Carters Green, Harlow Road, Matching Tye Road, Matching Road, High Laver Road, Matching Green, Workers Road, Faggotters Lane and vice versa.
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.
(Brook Road/Bridge Hill/Sunnyside Road, Epping) - (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 Brook Road/Bridge Hill, Epping in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Crossing Road for a distance of approximately 150m in a north westerly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Sunnyside Road, Epping in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Brook Road for a distance of approximately 15m in a north easterly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 22 days or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001528966/AZ5011001536635/AZ5011001536636 – Cadent Gas). 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
Alternative routes are available via:
1. Theydon Road, B1393, Station Road, Centre Drive and vice versa (access only into Sunnyside Road, Ivy Chimneys Road, Bridge Hill).
2. Bower Hill, Station Road, Centre Drive and vice versa (access only into Brook Road, Sunnyside Road).
The Order came into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Meadow View, Nazeing) (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 Meadow View, Nazeing in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 835m north west of its junction with Betts Lane for a distance of approximately 25m in a north westerly then south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th November 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGNHMNON – 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 works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via: Hoe Lane, Middle Street, Nazeing Common, Betts Lane, Hoe Lane and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood) (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 Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 25 north east of its junction with Hazelwood Park for a distance of approximately 90m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th November 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH5GMC5V – 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 works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via: Hastingwood Road, Greenman Road, Weald Bridge Road, A414, Hastingwood Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Moor Hall Road, Harlow) (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 Moor Hall Road, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from its junction with Windmill Fields for a distance of approximately 125m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th November 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (EP40030782870 – Ibbco Civil Engineering Limited). 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 resurfacing works are undertaken by Ibbco Civil Engineering Limited.
An alternative route is available via: Sheering Road, Churchgate Street, Hobbs Cross Road, Threshers Bush, Workers Road, High Laver Road and vice versa. (with access only into Matching Tye Road, Harlow Road, Matching Green Road, Moor Hall Road, Sheering Road).
The Order came into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Sheering Road, Sheering) (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 Sheering Road, Sheering in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Sheering Lower Road a distance of approximately 135m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th November 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WGTCM18LPTSB – Openreach Limited). 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 testing works are undertaken by Openreach Limited.
An alternative route is available via: Sheering Road, Harlow Road, The Street, Church Lane, Harlow Road, Collins Cross Road, Matching Green Road, Matching Road, Moor Hall Road, Sheering Road, Gilden Way, Sheering Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Watery Lane, Little Laver) (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 Watery Lane, Little Laver in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 380m south west of its junction with Little Laver Road for a distance of approximately 65m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH4JVT9Z – 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 works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via: Watery Lane, Abbess Road, Little Laver Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Dated: 29th October 2026
Open to feedback
From
29-Oct-2026
To
20-Nov-2026
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