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Essex - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
(Church Lane, Toppesfield) (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, Toppesfield in the District of Braintree, from its junction with The Street to its end a distance of approximately 275m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH240541 – 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 footway patching and kerbing works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
No alternative route is available.
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.
(Mill Lane, Cressing) (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 Mill Lane, Cressing in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Braintree Road for a distance of approximately 615m in a south westerly then westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WH2J638YL2CS3B – 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 tree cutting and cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Braintree Road, Mill 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.
(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.25) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.
2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (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, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths 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. 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
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
|
George Gent Close, Steeple Bumpstead |
From its junction with Edith Cavell Way to its end a distance of approximately 55m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
|
Observer Way, Kelvedon |
From its junction with Coggeshall Road to its end a distance of approximately 185m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.26) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.
2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (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, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths 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
|
Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
|
Bridge Hall Road, Bradwell & Water Lane/Back Lane/Greenstead Green Road/Tumblers Green/Brook Farm Road, Stisted & Stisted Road, Greenstead Green |
From the junction of Coggeshall Road for a distance of approximately 4945m in a north easterly, north westerly, north easterly, north westerly, north easterly direction. |
Stisted Road, Grange Hill, Church Road, Greenstead Hal Road, A1124, A131, A120 and vice versa. |
|
Church Road/The Street/Ashes Road, Cressing |
From the junction of Temple Lane for a distance of approximately 2285m in a north westerly direction. |
Ashes Road, Long Green Road, B1018, Temple Lane and vice versa. |
|
Polecat Road, Cressing |
From its junction with Church Road to its junction with Witham Road a distance of approximately 715m. |
B1018, Long Road, Ashes Road and vice versa. |
|
Blake End, Great Saling |
From its junction with Dunmow Road for a distance of approximately 1975m in a north easterly, north westerly, north easterly, north westerly direction. |
B1256, Braintree Road, St Edmunds Lane, B1057, Brook Street, Braintree Road, Bardfield Road, The Street, Blake End and vice versa. |
|
Bardfield Road, The Salings/Braintree Road, Great Bardfield |
From the junction of Hyde Lane for a distance of approximately 2780m in a north westerly, north easterly, north westerly, north easterly, north westerly, north easterly, north westerly direction. |
Braintree Road, B1057, The Downs, Watchouse Road, Warehouse Road, Porters Hall Road, Newpasture Lane, Bardfield Road and vice versa. |
|
Parkgate Road, Silver End/Kelvedon & Hollow Road/Church Hill/Church Street, Kelvedon |
From the junction of Western Road to the junction of Thorne Road a distance of approximately 3830m. |
Western Road, Temple Lane, Church Road, The Street, Ashes Road, Long Green Road, A120, B1024, Church Street and vice versa. |
|
Station Road, Earls Colne/Colne Engaine |
From the junction of Brook Street to the junction of Halstead Road a distance of approximately 1590m. |
A1124, Fenn Road, Brook Street and vice versa. |
|
Church Street, Earls Colne |
From its junction with Station Road to its junction with Mill Lane a distance of approximately 145m. |
Church Street, Green Farm Road, Overhall Hill, Lawshalls Hill, Colne Park Road, Colneford Hill, A1124 and vice versa. |
(Coggeshall Road, Braintree and Bocking) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Coggeshall Road & Bank Street, Braintree and Bocking) (Temporary Suspension of One Way) & (Coggeshall Road & Bank Street, Braintree and Bocking Cycle Lane) (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.
Effect of the order:
1. To temporarily close that length of Coggeshall Road, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Blyths Meadow for a distance of approximately 25m in a south westerly direction.
2. To temporarily suspend the one-way restriction in that length of Coggeshall Road & Bank Street, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree from the junction of Bocking End for a distance of approximately 90m in a south easterly then north easterly direction as detailed in “The Essex County Council (Various Roads, Braintree) (One Way) Order 2020” for the duration of the above closure only.
3. To temporarily close the cycle lane in that length of Coggeshall Road & Bank Street, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree from the junction of Bocking End for a distance of approximately 90m in a south easterly then north easterly direction.
The closure/suspension/cycle lane closure are scheduled to commence on 15th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310815399 – Anglian Water Business (National)). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/suspension/cycle lane closure are required for the safety of the public and workforce while new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via B1256, B1018, A120, London Road, B1056 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.
(Currants Farm Road, Braintree and Bocking) (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 Currants Farm Road, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Dukes Road to its junction with Bailey Bridge Road a distance of approximately 235m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2411751 – 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 Dukes Road, Bailey Bridge 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.
(Fairstead Road, Terling) (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 Fairstead Road, Terling in the District of Braintree, from its junction with New Road for a distance of approximately 270m in a north westerly, north easterly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH5HD75H – 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 ducting works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Hatfield Road, Witham Road, Terling Road, Powers Hall End, Flora Road, Faulkbourne Road, The Street, Church Hill, The Street, Witham Road, Pole Lane, Fairstead 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.
(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.22) 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 road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.
2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above length of road 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 (Braintree District) (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, No Loading and No Stopping 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 22nd October 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network. The road 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 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.
Schedule
|
Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
|
Dunmow Road/The Street, Rayne & Rayne Road, Rayne/Braintree and Bocking |
From its junction with Rayne Bypass to its junction with Springwood Roundabout a distance of approximately 3320m. |
B1256, London Road, A131, B1008, B1417, B1256 and vice versa. |
(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.23) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.
2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.
“The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (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, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths 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 22nd October 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 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.
Schedule
|
Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
|
Garden Village Way, Great Notley |
From both of its junctions with Garden Village Way Roundabout At Business Park to both of its junction with London Road Roundabout a distance of approximately 2070m |
A131, A12, A120, A131 and vice versa |
|
Garden Village Way Roundabout Cuckoo Way, Great Notley |
Entire roundabout a distance of approximately 200m. |
Not separately specified in the image. |
|
Cuckoo Way, Great Notley |
From both of its junction with Garden Village Way Roundabout Cuckoo Way for a distance of approximately 75m in a north easterly direction. |
Cuckoo Way, Bridge End Lane and vice versa. |
|
Conrad Road, Witham |
From its junction with Cressing Road to its junction with Rickstones Road a distance of approximately 695m. |
Rickstones Road, Cressing Road and vice versa. |
|
Cressing Road, Witham |
From its junction with Longfield Road for a distance of approximately 1005m in a north westerly direction. |
B1018, B1389, A12, A131, A120, A1018 and vice versa |
|
Rickstones Road, Witham |
From its junction with Campbell Road to its junction with Forest Road a distance of approximately 190m. |
Rickstones Road, Church Road, Park Road, Western Road, Temple Road, Cressing Road and vice versa. |
|
Hemingway Road, Witham |
From its junction with Conrad Road for a distance of approximately 30m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
|
Munro Road, Witham |
From its junction with Conrad Road for a distance of approximately 50m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
|
Virgil Road, Witham |
From its junction with Conrad Road for a distance of approximately 50m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
|
Blake Road, Witham |
From its junction with Conrad Road for a distance of approximately 45m. |
No Alternative Route Available. |
|
Garden Village Way, Great Notley |
From both of its junctions with Garden Village Way Roundabout Cuckoo Way to both of its junctions with Garden Village Way Roundabout Springwood Link a distance of approximately 1820m. |
A131, A12, A120, A131 and vice versa. |
|
Garden Village Way Roundabout At Business Park, Great Notley |
Entire roundabout a distance of approximately 200m. |
Not separately specified in the image. |
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