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Essex County Council
(Bakers Lane, Galleywood) (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 Bakers Lane, Galleywood in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 665m north east of its junction with Stock Road for a distance of approximately 55m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311002WH3J3T6J – 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 will come into effect on 12th 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, Borough of Brentwood, District of Epping Forest & District of Uttlesford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.15) 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 roads in the City of Chelmsford, Borough of Brentwood, District of Epping Forest & District of Uttlesford 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 lengths of roads only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
“The Essex County Council (Borough of Brentwood) (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 lengths of roads only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
“The Essex County Council (District of Epping Forest) (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 lengths of roads only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
“The Essex County Council (District of Uttlesford) (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 lengths of roads 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 12th 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 12th November 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule V15
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| Chignal Road, Chignal Smealy |
From its junction with Mashbury Road for a distance of approximately 1110m in a north easterly direction |
Mashbury Road, Chignal Road and vice versa |
| Hollow Lane, Broomfield |
From its junction with School Lane/Patching Hall Lane for a distance of approximately 1200m in a north easterly then south easterly direction |
Hollow Lane, Chignal Road, Copperfield Road, Oliver Way, Patching Hall Lane and vice versa. (with access only into School Lane, Patching Hall Lane |
| Galleywood Road/Stock Road, Chelmsford |
From the junction with Wood Street to the junction with Watchouse Road a distance of approximately 1910m |
B1007, A12, A414, A1114, B1007 and vice versa |
| Mashbury Road, Chignall St James |
From its junction with Chignal Hall Chase to its junction with Chignal Road a distance of approximately 2885m |
Mashbury Road, Barrack Road, Bury Road, Pleshey Road, Main Road, South Street, Breeds Road, Woodhall Hill, Chignal Road and vice versa |
| Moulsham Hall Lane, Great & Little Leighs & Main Road, Felstead |
From the junction with Great Leighs Bypass to the junction with Bartholomew Green Road a distance of approximately 2540m |
Main Road, Crix Green Road, Rayne Road, B1417, Causeway End Road, Felstead Road, School Lane, Main Road and vice versa |
| Ongar Road, Highwood & Chelmsford Road Straightening, Ongar/Blackmore /High Ongar |
From the junction with Cooksmill Green to the junction with Rookery Road a distance of approximately 4450m |
A414, A12, A1023, A128, A414 and vice versa |
(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.16) 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 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 closures 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 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 12th 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
The Order will come into effect on 12th November 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
Schedule V16
| Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
| White Hart Lane, Springfield |
From its junction with White Hart Lane Roundabout to its junction with Nabbotts Farm Roundabout a distance of approximately 2050m |
A1016, A131, B1137 and vice versa |
| New Bowers Way Roundabout, Springfield |
From its junction with Beaulieu Boulevard for its entire length a distance of approximately 145m |
A1016, A131, B1137 and vice versa |
| New Nabbotts Way Roundabout, Chelmsford Garden Community |
New Nabbotts Way Roundabout, Chelmsford Garden Community |
A1016, A131, B1137 and vice versa |
(Warren Road, Downham) (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 Warren Road, Downham in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 120m south east then north east of its junction with South Hanningfield Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN014M206873 – Essex And Suffolk 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 valve chamber works works are undertaken by Essex And Suffolk Water.
An alternative route is available via Chalk Street, South Hanningfield Road and vice versa. (with access only into Warren Road).
The Order will come into effect on 12th November 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Colchester Road, Chelmer Village) (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 Colchester Road, Chelmer Village in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Colchester Road Roundabout to its junction with White Hart Lane Roundabout a distance of approximately 225m (north easterly only).
The closure is scheduled to commence on 18th November 2026 for 2 nights – (20:00 - 05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (XJ007CFD148-PGNMWP
– Paragon Traffic Management). 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 telecom mast works are undertaken by Paragon Traffic Management.
An alternative route is available via B1137, A138, B1137 and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 29th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Queen Street, Chelmsford) (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 Queen Street, Chelmsford in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Moulsham Street for a distance of approximately 20m in a north westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30018139417 – 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 upgrade works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
An alternative route is available via: Queen Street, B1007, Southborough Road, Moulsham Street and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 29th October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
DATED: 5TH NOVEMBER 2026
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