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Essex - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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Essex County Council
(Footpath Albany Gardens, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) 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 (as amended).
Effect of the order: To temporarily close Footpath Albany Gardens in the City of Colchester, outside 120 Albany Gardens, east for approximately 20 metres.
Diversion route: Waterside Lane, Distillery Lane vice versa.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 02 November 2026 to 04 November 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public while installation of a new electricity supply takes place.
The Order will come into effect on 02 November 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Artillery Street, Colchester) (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 Artillery Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Barrack Street for a distance of approximately 30m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WH2FHK0N01L2CSB – 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 underground cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Artillery Street, Port Lane, A134 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.
(Canterbury Road, Colchester) (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 Canterbury Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Albion Grove for a distance of approximately 20m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th November 2026 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30020459230 – 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 Canterbury Road, Bourne Road, Winchester Road, Albion Grove 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.
(East Road, West Mersea) (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 East Road, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Fairhaven Avenue to its junction with Wellhouse Avenue a distance of approximately 55m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2406143 – 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 carriageway patching and kerbing works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Fairhaven Avenue, Victoria Esplanade, Seaview Avenue, East 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.
(Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley) (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 Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Nayland Road for a distance of approximately 750m in a south easterly then north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2410578 – 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 manhole cover replacement and footway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Horkesley Road, Straight Road, Queens Head Road, Boxted Road, A134 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.
(Long Wyre Street, Colchester) (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 Long Wyre Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Short Wyre Street a distance of approximately 20m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd November 2026 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30032965075 – 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 planned electrical works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via High Street, East Hill, Harwich Road, Harwich Road Roundabout, Queen Street, A134, Headgate. (with access only into St Nicholas Street, Long Wyre Street, Short Wyre Street).
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.
(Station Road, Thorrington) (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 Station Road, Thorrington in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Great Bentley Road to its junction with Church Road a distance of approximately 25m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd November 2026 for 1 night (00:05 – 07:05), or where stated on a valid permit (KL904COC-59-45-221126 – Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd). 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 inspection works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via B1029, B1027, A133, B1029 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 Street, Colchester) (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 Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Head Street to its junction with Balkerne Gardens a distance of approximately 70m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ7011001532736 – 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 service connection works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
An alternative route is available via Church Street, Balkerne Gardens, Balkerne Passage, Head Street.
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.
(Church Road, Wormingford) (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 Road, Wormingford in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Mill Hill for a distance of approximately 30m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 12th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03163302113/1 – Anglian Water Business (National)). 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 remedial works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via B1508, Church Square, Nayland Road, Clicket Hill, Road From Cricket Hill Via 8600 to Nayland and vice versa (with access only into Church Road, Mill Hill, Smallbridge).
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.
(Park Lane, Langham) (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 Park Lane, Langham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Langham Lane to its junction with Wick Lane a distance of approximately 1230m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2396985 – 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 carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Moor Road, School Road, Wick 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.
(Wakes Colne Road, White Colne & Brookfield Road/Parkhurst Green Lane, Wakes Colne) (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 Wakes Colne Road, White Colne & Brookfield Road/Parkhurst Green Lane, Wakes Colne in the District of Braintree & City of Colchester, from the junction with Middle Green to the junction with Bures Road a distance of approximately 1310m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 13th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2393881, EP201EH2393881A & EP201EH2393881B – 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 carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Middle Green, Lane Road, A1124, Bures 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.
DATED: 29 OCTOBER 2026
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