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Essex - Multiple Road Closures & Width Restrictions Due To Various Works
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ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
(Byways 21 And 23, North Weald Bassett) - (Width Restriction) 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 Width Restriction of 2 metres at the following Locations in North Weald Bassett.
Road: Byway 21 (Greenways)
Description: From a point approximately 255 metres south and east from the junction of Foster Street and Greenways, east, south and northeast for its entire remaining length, to its junction with Green Lane, approximately 723 metres.
Road: Byways 21 & 23 (Green Lane)
Description: From a point at the junction of Green Lane and North Weald Bassett Byway 21 southeast to its junction with North Weald Bassett Byway 23 and further to Hastingwood Road for its remaining length, approximately 910 metres.
Physical Width Restrictions will stand at approximately 1.5 metres in height near four points – Greenways, Green Lane, and Hastingwood Road, indicated on plan. Width between width restriction structures will be approximately 2 metres – material: Concrete.
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 – 5:00pm 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 in writing to the address above or via email: Quoting: Reference: - TRAF 8811 to: TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org, by 27 November 2026.
(Footpath 2 & 16, Waltham Abbey) - (Temporary Prohibition Of Use) 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, as amended.
Effect Of The Order:
To temporarily close Footpath 2 and Footpath 16, Waltham Abbey in the District of Epping Forest as below.
Footpath 02
Description: From a point approximately 236 metres northeast of its Waltham Abbey junction with Footpath 16 for approximately 68 metres northeast.
Footpath 16
Description: From a point approximately 429 metres southeast of its Waltham Abbey junction with footpath 2 for approximately 66 metres southeast.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 20 January 2027 to 12 March 2027 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while overhead cabling works at the pylons are undertaken.
Alternative route will be via: Main River Lee footpath, Waltham Abbey Footpath 7 and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 16 November 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.
(Downhall Road, Matching Green) - (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:
1. To temporarily close that length of Downhall Road, Matching Green in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 110m north west of its junction with Church Road for a distance of approximately 55m in a north westerly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Downhall Road, Matching Green in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 60m south west of its junction with Potash Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a south westerly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 7th December 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH3N5T9M/BC411001WH4J6P9M – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via: Downhall Road, Matching Road, Matching Tye Road, Church Lane, Matching Parsonage Farm Lane, The Street, Hatfield Heath Road, Sheering 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.
(Kiln Road, Theydon Garnon) - (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 Kiln Road, Theydon Garnon in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 215m south of its junction with High Road for a distance of approximately 175m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th December 2026 for 7 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH5G7V4T – 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 and spine cabling 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.
(London Road, Stanford Rivers) - (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 London Road, Stanford Rivers in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 390m north east of its junction with Old Rectory Road for a distance of approximately 125m in an easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2026 for 2 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411003WGLGLT9M – 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: London Road, A113, A128, A414, B181, B1395, B172, A113 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, 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) (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 7621.
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
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Road |
Description |
Alternative Route |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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Mashbury Road, Chignal 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
(Epping Road, Roydon) - (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 Epping Road, Roydon in the District of Epping Forest, from its junction with Reeves Lane to its junction with Old House Lane a distance of approximately 380m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th November 2026 for 1 day or where stated on a valid permit (BC0080GEA46606802L2CSB – 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: B181, B1133, A1169, Roydon Road, Harlow Road, B181 and vice versa.
The Order come 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.
(Millers Lane, Chigwell Town) - (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 Millers Lane, Chigwell Town in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 200m south east of its junction with Gravel Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 8 days or where stated on a valid permit (MU091NLS00081467128-0045 – Thames Water Utilities). 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 Thames Water Utilities.
An alternative route is available via: A1112, Lambourne Road, Manor Road, Bournebridge Lane, B175, A113, A1112 and vice versa. (with access only into Millers Lane).
The Order come 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.
(Potters Field, Harlow) - (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 Potters Field, Harlow in the District of Harlow, from a point approximately 180m south east of its junction with Red Lion Crescent for a distance of approximately 45m in a south easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd November 2026 for 5 days or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH5LFN9M – 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.
An alternative route is available via: Potters Field, Red Lion Lane, Red Lion Crescent, Potters Field 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.
(Woodland Way, Theydon Bois) - (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 Woodland Way, Theydon Bois in the District of Epping Forest, from a point approximately 50m south west of its junction with Baldocks Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 23rd November 2026 for 5 days or where stated on a valid permit (EC30017682634 – 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: Morgan Crescent, Orchard Drive, Baldocks Road and vice versa (with access only into Woodland Way).
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.
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Dated: 5th November 2026
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