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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Speed Restriction for Utility Works
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Essex County Council
(Hardings Elms Road, Billericay)
(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 Hardings Elms Road, Billericay in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Crays Hill to its junction with Oak Road a distance of approximately 345m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 26 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5021001529572 – Cadent Gas). 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
An alternative route is available via Oak Road, Gardiners Lane North, London Road, Crays 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.
(Kings Road, Laindon)
(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 Kings Road, Laindon in the Borough of Basildon, from its junction with Dunton Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AD0376875162/1 – Anglian Water Business (National)). 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 manhole cover and frame replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
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.
(Rettendon Turnpike, Rettendon)
(Temporary Introduction of a 40 MPH Speed Restriction) 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 introduce a 40 MPH speed restriction in that length of Rettendon Turnpike, Rettendon in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Main Road for the full length of Rettendon Turnpike roundabout a distance of approximately 230m. The speed restriction is scheduled to commence on 17th November 2026 for 12 nights – (20:00-05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (EC30008730901 – UK Power Networks). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The speed restriction is required for the safety of the public and workforce while new connection works are undertaken by UK Power Network.
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.
(Runwell Road, Runwell)
(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 Runwell Road, Runwell in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 135m north east of its junction with Church End Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 22nd November 2026 for 1 night – (20:00-05:00), or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGSLVN7X – 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 A132, Rettendon Turnpike, A1245, A129, A132 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.
(Wash Road, Laindon/Crays Hill)
(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 Wash Road, Laindon/Crays Hill in the Borough of Basildon, from the junction with Barleylands Road to the junction with Pipps Hill Road North a distance of approximately 765m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 14 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AZ5021001529573/AZ5021001529934 – Cadent Gas). 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 mains replacement works are undertaken by Cadent Gas.
An alternative route is available via Hardings Elms Road, Crays Hill, Southend Road, Barleylands 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.
DATED: 5TH NOVEMBER 2026
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