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Uttlesford - Multiple Traffic Notices, Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions
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Essex County Council
(Byway 10, Newport) (Prohibition of Traffic) Order 202*
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3) and 3(2) and Part III of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended)
The effect of the Order
To Implement: a Permanent Prohibition to all traffic from proceeding on the following.
Road | Description |
|---|---|
Byway 10, Newport | From its junction with Wicken Road, south eastwards for approximately 60 metres, to its junction with Footpath 11, Newport. |
Further details: All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website: www.essexhighways.org/Traffic-Regulation-Orders If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07761 758317 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number. Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am-5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.
Objections: Anyone who wishes to object to the proposed scheme should send the grounds for their objection via e-mail to TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org quoting reference TRAF/8590 by 27 November 2026
(Brixton Lane, Rickling Green) (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 Brixton Lane, Rickling Green in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 320m south west of its junction with Belchams Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th November 2026 for 9 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MX06166048TS – Affinity Water). The closure 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 Affinity Water.
An alternative route is available via Brixton Lane, Brick Kiln Lane, Church End, Poor Bridge Road, Manuden Road, Clavering Road, The Street, Pinchpools Road 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.
(Elm Grove, 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 Elm Grove, Saffron Walden in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Fairycroft Road for a distance of approximately 10m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC0080GEAA5587958L2CSB – 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 cabling, rodding and rope works are undertaken by Openreach.
No alternative route is available.
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.
(Hampit Road, Arkesden) (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 Hampit Road, Arkesden in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Church Hill for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC00816NOVEACCD221 – 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 new installation works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Hampit Road, Bridge Green Road, Duddenhoe End Road, Beards Lane, Coopers End Road, Bridge Green Road, B1039, Arkesden Road, Wenden Road 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.
(Hawkins Hill, Little Sampford) (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 Hawkins Hill, Little Sampford in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 1015m south east, north east then south east of its junction with Hall Road for a distance of approximately 100m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGMRF50N – 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 and cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via B1053, B1057, B1054, B1055 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.
(Tye Green Road & Fullers Lane, Elsenham) (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 Tye Green Road & Fullers Lane, Elsenham in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 385m south west of the junction with Hall Road for a distance of approximately 335m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA140RFS115430-FSL & KA140RFS115430B-FSL – Gigaclear). 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 blockage clearance works are undertaken by Gigaclear.
An alternative route is available via Tye Green Road, Belmer Road, Burton End Road, Church Road, B1351, B1383, Pound Lane, Bedwell Road, New Road, Station Road, B1051, Hall Road, Fullers Lane 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.
(Various Roads, District of Uttlesford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.10) 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 those lengths of road in the District of Uttlesford as specified in the schedule.
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 (Uttlesford 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 29th 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 roads.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.
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.
Schedule V10
Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
Hall Road, Elsenham | From its junction with High Street for a distance of approximately 290m in a south easterly direction | Hall Road, Elsenham Road, Waltham Hall Road, Molehill Green, Chapel End, Woodgates End, Brick End, Church End, B1051 and vice versa |
Orange Street, Thaxted | From its junction with Mile End for a distance of approximately 30m in a north westerly direction | No diversion route is available |
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 those lengths of road in the District of Uttlesford as specified in the schedule.
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 (Uttlesford 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 29th October 2026 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 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.
Schedule V11
Road | Description | Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
Walden Road/ Church Hill/ Bartlow Road, Ashdon | From the junction with Knox End Cottage Road for a distance of approximately 2500m in a south easterly, north westerly then south westerly direction | Bartlow Road, Dean Road, A1307, B1052, Ashdon Road, Walden Road and vice versa |
Radwinter Road, Ashdon | From its junction with Church Hill for a distance of approximately 1110m in a south easterly direction | Radwinter Road, Ashdon Road, B1054, B1057, A1017, A1307, Dean Road, Bartlow Road and vice versa |
Steventon End, Ashdon | From its junction with Bartlow Road to its junction with Mill Lane a distance of approximately 450m | Ashdon Road, Bartlow Road, Camps Road, Bartlow Road and vice versa. (with access only into Steventon End) |
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From
5-Nov-2026
To
27-Nov-2026
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