Essex - Multiple Traffic Notices

Essex County Council

(Dowsett Lane, Stock) (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 Dowsett Lane, Stock in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Hawkswood Road for a distance of approximately 130m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311003WH2WJ41C – 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 spine cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Dowsett Lane, Downham Road, School Road, Sudbury Road, Hawkswood 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.

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.14) 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 road in the City of Chelmsford as specified in the schedule to this Order.

2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedule for the duration of the closure to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.

“The Essex County Council (City of Chelmsford) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 5th November 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.

For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

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.

Schedule V14

Road - Description - Alternative Route

Margaretting Road/London Hill, Galleywood and Maldon Road, Chelmsford - From the junction with Stock Road to the junction with Swan Lane a distance of approximately 1730m - Maldon Road, Main Road, A414, Three Mile Hill Roundabout, A414, Writtle Bypass Roundabout, London Road, A1114, B1007, Margaretting Road and vice versa

(Brook Lane, Galleywood) (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.

To temporarily close that length of Brook Lane, Galleywood in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 55m north west of its junction with The Chase for a distance of approximately 60m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th November 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH5D1C3F – 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 Brook Lane, Pipers Tye, Watchouse Road, Galleywood Road, Vicarage Lane, Brook 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.

(Chatham Green, Little Waltham & Chatham Hall Lane, Great Waltham) (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 Chatham Green, Little Waltham in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 490m south west, south, south westerly then south east of its junction with Whitbreads Farm Lane for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly direction.

2. To temporarily close that length of Chatham Hall Lane, Great Waltham in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 500m south east, south west then south east of its junction with Hyde Hall Lane for a distance of approximately 85m in a south easterly direction.

The closures are scheduled to commence on 12th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH1WH79Z & BC411001WH2RJD4G – 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 pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via
1. Chatham Green, Whitbreads Farm Lane, A131, Chatham Green and vice versa.
2. Chatham Hall Lane, B1008, A131, Whitebreads Farm Lane, Hyde Road, Hyde Hall Road, Chatham Hall 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.

(Redwood Drive, Writtle) (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 Redwood Drive, Writtle in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 85m south east of its junction with Ongar Road for a distance of approximately 65m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH3L496J – 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.

No diversion route is available.

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.

DATED: 29TH OCTOBER 2026