Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions

Essex County Council

(One-way reversal Priory Street (Remembrance Sunday), Colchester) (Special Event)) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 16 (A-C) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), has made the above Order to facilitate the Colchester Remembrance Sunday Parade.

Effect of the order: To temporarily reverse the one-way restriction on Priory Street, from its junction with Queen Street to its junction with East Hill will be reversed therefore permitting vehicles to travel east to west direction.

The Colchester Borough (Priory Street) (One Way) Order 1975 is hereby temporarily suspended insofar as they relate to the above restriction only. All other restrictions will remain in force.

The restrictions are scheduled to commence on 8 November 2026 for 1 day between the hours 08:00 and 13:00 or where appropriate signs are shown, and weather permitting and is required to facilitate the Remembrance Sunday Parade.

Access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

The Order will come into effect on 08 November 2026 and may continue in force for 3 days unless extended by the Secretary of State.

(High Street, Head Street, St Nicholas Street, Culver Street East and North Hill Colchester)

(Temporary Stopping, Loading and Waiting Restriction) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given Colchester City Council acting on behalf of the North Essex Parking Partnership in exercise of the delegated powers of the traffic authority Essex County Council granted under an Agreement dated 1st July 2022 Has Made the above order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effects of the order: To suspend parking and waiting restrictions and to introduce no waiting and no loading on the High Street, St Nicholas Street, Head Street and Culver Street East in the City of Colchester. A temporary taxi rank will also be introduced on North Hill in the City of Colchester for the duration of the event.

1. To introduce no waiting and no loading on the following length of roads in the City of Colchester

2. To introduce no stopping except taxis on the following length of roads in the City of Colchester

The Essex County Council (Colchester Borough) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019 will be temporarily amended in so far as it relates to the waiting, stopping and loading restrictions detailed in this Notice.

The Order will come into operation at 6pm on 7th November 2026 and will continue in force until 1pm on 8th November 2026.

Jake England, NEPP Service Director, Colchester City Council, Rowan House, 33A Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG

(Alexandra Road, Colchester) (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 Alexandra Road, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Maldon Road for a distance of approximately 25m 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 (BC411001WH5N992R – 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 Alexandra Road, B1026, B1022, B1026 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.

(Boxted Church Road, Great Horkesley) (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 Boxted Church Road, Great Horkesley in the City of Colchester, from its junction with The Causeway for a distance of approximately 155m in a north easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th December 2026 for 13 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH2T3R5V – 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.

An alternative route is available via Boxted Church Road, Holly Lane, Boxted Road, The Causeway 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.

(Birch Road, Copford) (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 Birch Road, Copford in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Church Road to its junction with Fountain Lane a distance of approximately 990m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th November 2026 for 8 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2406793 – 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 Birch Road, Hardys Green, B1022, Warren lane, Western Approach, B1408, School Road, Rectory Road, Copford 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.

(Laburnum Grove, Colchester) (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 Laburnum Grove, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Sycamore Road to its junction with Redwood Close a distance of approximately 225m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2403244 – 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 footway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Sycamore Road, Laburnum Grove 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.

(Long Road East, Dedham) (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 Long Road East, Dedham in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Jupes Hill for a distance of approximately 160m in a westerly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 30th November 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (MT003DS0052948 – Affinity 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 while New connection works are undertaken by Affinity Water.

An alternative route is available via Long Road East, B1029, Manningtree Road, Jupes Hill 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.

(Meyrick Crescent, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Temporary Suspension of a One Way) 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 Meyrick Crescent, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 65m south east of its junction with Berechurch Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a south easterly direction.

2. To temporarily suspend the one way restriction in that length of Meyrick Crescent from its junction with Berechurch Road to its junction with Mersea Road a distance of approximately 235m as detailed in (One Way) Order 1973 for the duration of the road closure only.

3. To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ in the above road for the duration of the closure only.

The Essex County Council (Borough of Colchester) (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 road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The closure/clearway/suspension is scheduled to commence on 3rd December 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03768660913 – Anglian Water Business (National)). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/clearway/suspension is required for the safety of the public and workforce while man hole cover repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via Berechurch Road, Mersea 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.

(Plough Road, Great Bentley) (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 Plough Road, Great Bentley in the District of Tendring, from its junction with The Paddocks for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th December 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03768754410 – 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 replacement works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via Plough Road, Coles Brook Road, South Heath Road, Dead Lane, B1027, B1029, Great Bentley Road, Thorrington Road, Plough 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.

(Various Roads, City of Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.13) 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 Colchester as specified in the schedule.

2. 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 (Colchester Borough) (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 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 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.

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(Various Roads, City of Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.14) 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 Colchester as specified in the schedule.

2. 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 (Colchester Borough) (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 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 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.

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