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Uttlesford - Multiple Temporary Road Closures Due To Utility Works
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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
(Thaxted Road, Thaxted) - (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 Thaxted Road, Thaxted in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 485m north west of its junction with Cutlers Green Lane for a distance of approximately 125m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX04410350308 – Affinity Water). 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 replacement works are undertaken by Affinity Water.
An alternative route is available via: Thaxted Road, High Street, Mill Road, Ivy Todd Hill, Water Lane, Elder Street, B184, Bolford Street 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.
(Byrds Farm Lane, Saffron Walden) - (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 Byrds Farm Lane, Saffron Walden in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Little Walden Road to its end a distance of approximately 75m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th November 2026 for 29 days or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5011001529196 – Cadent Gas). 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
No alternative 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.
(Carmel Street, Great Chesterford) - (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 Carmel Street, Great Chesterford in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 45m north west of its junction with South Street for a distance of approximately 70m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th November 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (EC30047283526 – 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 connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via: School Street, Church Street, South Street, Carmel Street 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: 29 October 2026
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