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Braintree - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions
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Essex County Council
(Braintree Bypass – A131, Braintree and Bocking)
(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 Braintree Bypass – A131, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Marks Roundabout to its junction with Broad Road Roundabout a distance of approximately 2325m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 3rd December 2026 for 1 night (20:00 - 06:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EP40062875204 – Redrow Homes). 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 cold milling & resurfacing works are undertaken by Redrow Homes.
An alternative route is available via A131, A1124, A12, A120 and vice versa.
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.
(Queenborough Lane, Rayne) (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 Queenborough Lane, Rayne in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Gore Road for a distance of approximately 80m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411004WGSK522R – 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 works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Queenborough Lane, Braintree Green, Queenborough Lane, Avenue East, Business Park Link, A131, Moulsham Hall Lane, Main Road, Bartholomew Green Road, School Road, School Lane, School Road, New Road and vice versa.
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.
(Station Road, White Notley/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 Station Road, White Notley/Cressing in the District of Braintree, from the junction of Vicarage Avenue to its junction with Witham Road a distance of approximately 1370m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th November 2026 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2396836 & EP201EH2396836B – 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 Station Road, Church Hill, The Street, Faulkbourne Road, Flora Road, Powers Hall End, Chipping Hill, B1018 and vice versa.
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, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Dunmow Road/Beaumont Hill/The Causeway/North Street/Market Place/High Street/Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow) (Temporary Suspension of 7.5T Weight Restriction) (No. 27) 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. To temporarily suspend the 7.5T weight restriction on Dunmow Road/Beaumont Hill/The Causeway/North Street/Market Place/High Street/Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow in the District of Uttlesford, from the junction of Braintree Road to the junction of Flitch Industrial Estate Road a distance of approximately 2590m as detailed in the “The Essex County Council (Various Roads, Great Dunmow) (7.5T Environmental Weigh Restriction) Order 2016” for the duration of the closures only.
3. 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 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
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
|---|---|---|
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Church Lane, Braintree and Bocking & Church Street, Braintree |
From the junction of Church Meadows to the junction of Ashpole Road a distance of approximately 2095m. |
B1053, A131 and vice versa. |
|
Deanery Hill, Braintree |
From its junction with Church Lane to its junction with Panfield Road a distance of approximately 500m. From a point approximately 120m south west of its junction with Church Lane for a distance of approximately 75m in a south westerly then north westerly direction. |
B1053, B1051, B184, B1008, B1256, A120, A131, B1053 and vice versa |
|
Bovingdon Road, Braintree And Bocking |
From its junction with Church Road to its junction with Mews Court a distance of approximately 70m. |
Bovingdon Road, Beazley End, Blackmore End, Hudsons Hill, B1053 and vice versa. |
|
Churchill Road, Braintree And Bocking |
From its junction with Deanery Hill to its other junction with Deanery Hill a distance of approximately 20m. |
Churchill Road, Panfield Lane, Coldnailhurst Avenue, Church Lane and vice versa |
|
Dorewards Avenue, Braintree And Bocking |
From its junction with Church Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction. |
No Alternative Route Available |
|
Canterbury Grange, Braintree And Bocking |
From its junction with Church Street for a distance of approximately 25m in a north westerly direction. |
No Alternative Route Available |
|
Fennes Road, Braintree And Bocking |
From its junction with Church Street for a distance of approximately 40m in a north westerly direction. |
No Alternative Route Available |
|
Windmill Gardens, Braintree And Bocking |
From its junction with Church Street for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. |
No Alternative Route Available |
|
New Close, Braintree And Bocking |
From its junction with Church Street to its end a distance of approximately 30m. |
No Alternative Route Available |
(Fairstead Road, Fairstead/White Notley) (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, Fairstead/White Notley in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 540m north west then south west of the junction of Fairstead Hall Road for a distance of approximately 1570m in a north easterly, north westerly then northerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2395208 & EP201EH2395208A – 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 Fairstead Road, Hatfield Road, Witham Road, Terling Road, Powers Hall End, Flora Road, Faulkbourne Road, The Street, Church Hill, The Street, Witham Road, Pole 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.
(Robinhood End, Finchingfield) (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 Robinhood End, Finchingfield in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 1660m north east of its junction with Colemans Farm Lane for a distance of approximately 250m in a north easterly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC0080GEAA6025316L2CSB – 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 works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via Robinhood End, Finchingfield Road – Howe Street To Dyer’s End – ZC161, Colemans Farm Lane, Toppesfield Road, B1053, High Street, Hudsons Hill, Hedingham Road, Wethersfield Road, Prayors Hill, Rectory Road, A1017, Stambourne Road, Great Yeldham Road, Dyers End, Finchingfield Road, Robinhood End 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.
(Rose Hill, 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 Rose Hill, Braintree And Bocking in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 50m north west of its junction with Mill Hill for a distance of approximately 60m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KL912BRA-18-12-201126 – 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 bridge works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Rose Hill, Mill Hill, B1018, B1256, Rose Hill 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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