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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Restrictions due to Highway and Utility Works
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Essex County Council
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North Station Roundabout, Colchester |
Entire length of the roundabout a distance of approximately 210m |
A14, A133, A1232, A12, A1341, A134 and vice versa |
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North Station Roundabout, Colchester |
From its junction with Station to its junction with Chariot Way Roundabout a distance of approximately 80m |
A14, A133, A1232, A12, A1341, A134 and vice versa |
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Chariot Way Roundabout, Colchester |
Entire length of the roundabout a distance of approximately 130m |
A14, A133, A1232, A12, A1341, A134 and vice versa |
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Northern Approach Road, Colchester |
From the junction with Chariot Way Roundabout to the junction with Turner Road a distance of approximately 640m |
A14, A133, A1232, A12, A1341, A134 and vice versa |
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Petrolea Close, Colchester |
From its junction with Chariot Way Roundabout for a distance of approximately 80m in a south easterly direction |
No diversion is available |
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Mile End Road, Colchester |
From its junction with North Station Road to its junction with Groves Close a distance of approximately 120m |
Mile End Road, Mill Road, Severalls Lane, A1232, A133, A134 and vice versa |
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Bruff Close, Colchester |
From its junction with Mile End Road for a distance of approximately 55m |
No diversion is available |
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Bergholt Road, Colchester |
From its junction with North Station Roundabout to its junction with Three Crowns Lane a distance of approximately 150m |
B1508, A131, A1124, A133, A134 and vice versa |
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Osborne Street / St Botolphs Street, Colchester |
From the junction with Abbeygate Street to the junction with St Botolphs Circus a distance of approximately 210m |
St Botolphs Circus, Southway, Headgate |
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St Johns Street / Stanwell Street, Colchester |
From the junction with Headgate to the junction with Southway Eastbound a distance of approximately 410m |
Head Street, North Hill, Middleborough, Balkerne Hill, Southway |
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Vineyard Gate, Colchester |
From its junction with Osborne Street for a distance of approximately 55m in a northerly then north westerly direction |
No diversion is available |
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Arthur Street, Colchester |
From its junction with Osborne Street for a distance of approximately 20m in a northerly direction |
No diversion is available |
(Various Roads, City of Colchester) (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 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.
Schedule V15
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Whitewell Road, Colchester |
From its junction with Osborne Street for a distance of approximately 25m in a south westerly then southerly direction |
No diversion is available |
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Abbeygate Street, Colchester |
From its junction with Osborne Street for a distance of approximately 25m in a southerly direction |
No diversion is available |
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St Johns Avenue, Colchester |
From its junction with Osborne Street for a distance of approximately 30m in a southerly direction |
No diversion is available |
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Chapel Street North, Colchester |
From its junction with St Johns Street to its junction with Essex Street a distance of approximately 45m in a south westerly direction |
Essex Street, Headgate. |
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Straight Road, Colchester |
From its junction with Shrub End Road to its junction with Oaklands Avenue a distance of approximately 1005m |
Straight Road, London Road, New Farm Road, Winstree Road, Blackberry Road, Warren Lane, Maldon Road, Shrub End Road and vice versa |
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Ambrose Avenue, Colchester |
From its junction with Straight Road to its junction with Worthington Way a distance of approximately 90m |
Diversion 1: Ambrose Avenue, The Commons, Norman Way, Shrub End Road and vice versa. Diversion 2: Ambrose Avenue, The Commons, Heath Road, Straight Road and vice versa |
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Dugard Avenue, Colchester |
From its junction with Straight Road to its junction with Parr Drive a distance of approximately 155m |
Diversion 1: Peartree Road, Winstree Road, New Farm Road, London Road, Straight Road and vice versa. Diversion 2: Peartree road, Blackberry Road, Warren Lane, Maldon Road, Shrub End Road and vice versa |
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James Carter Road, Colchester |
From its junction with Straight Road for a distance of approximately 35m in a south westerly direction |
No diversion is available |
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Stoneleigh Park, Colchester |
From its junction with Straight Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a north easterly direction |
No diversion is available |
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The Brambles, Colchester |
From its junction with Straight Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a south westerly direction |
No diversion is available |
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Baden Powell Drive, Colchester |
From its junction with Straight Road to its junction with Sutton Park Avenue a distance of approximately 100m |
Baden Powell Drive, King Harold Road, Shrub End Road and vice versa |
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Mill Road, West Mersea |
From its junction Colchester Road to its junction with East Road a distance of approximately 325m |
East Road, Chapmans Lane, East Mersea Road, Colchester Road and vice versa |
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Kingsland Road, West Mersea |
From its junction with Goings Lane to its junction with Barfield Road a distance of approximately 295m |
Yorick Road, High Street, Barfield Road and vice versa |
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Prince Albert Road / Yorick Road, West Mersea |
From the junction with Yorick Avenue to the junction with Goings Lane a distance of approximately 285m |
Yorick Road, High Street, Barfield Road, Kingsland Road, Queens Corner, East Road, Seaview Avenue, Victoria Esplanade, Broomshill Road, Prince Albert Rod and vice versa |
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Rushmere Close, West Mersea |
From its junction with Kingsland Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction |
No diversion is available |
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Maldon Road, Colchester |
From its junction with Drury Road to its junction with St Helena Road a distance of approximately 475m |
B1022, B1026 and vice versa |
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Cambridge Road, Colchester |
From its junction with Maldon Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a north westerly direction |
Cambridge Road, Creffield Road, Oxford Road, Maldon Road and vice versa |
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Irvine Road, Colchester |
From its junction with Maldon Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a northerly direction |
Irvine Road, B1022 and vice versa |
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North Station Road/Middleborough, Colchester |
From the junction with Middleborough Roundabout/North Hill to the junction with Colne Bank Avenue a distance of approximately 665m |
Colne Bank Avenue, Westway, Middleborough and vice versa |
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Sheepen Place, Colchester |
From its junction with Middleborough to its end a distance of approximately 170m |
No diversion is available |
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John Harper Street, Colchester |
From its junction with North Station Road for a distance of approximately 35m in a south westerly direction |
No diversion is available |
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Causton Road, Colchester |
From its junction with North Station Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a north easterly |
Causton Road, Albert Street, Serpentine Walk, Catchpole Road, Cowdray Avenue and vice versa |
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Victoria Chase, Colchester |
From its junction with North Station Road for a distance of approximately 35m in a south westerly direction |
No diversion is available |
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Morton Road, Colchester |
From its junction with North Station Road for a distance of approximately 45m in a westerly direction |
Morton Road, Orchard Road, St Pauls Road, Colne Bank Avenue and vice versa |
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Serpentine Walk, Colchester |
From its junction with North Station Road to its junction with Albert Street a distance of approximately 50m |
Serpentine Walk, Catchpole Road, Cowdray Avenue and vice versa |
(Yewtree Farm Road, Inworth) (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 Yewtree Farm Road, Inworth in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 115m south east of its junction with Kelvedon Road for a distance of approximately 85m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH6CPJ5H – 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 Yewtree Farm Road, Kelvedon Road, Tiptree Road, Messing Road, B1022, B1023 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.
(East Mersea Road & Dawes Lane, West Mersea) (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:
1. To temporarily close that length of East Mersea Road, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Dawes Lane for a distance of approximately 100m in a north westerly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Dawes Lane, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with East Mersea Road for a distance of approximately 50m in a south easterly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311006WH4NC34T & BC311007WH4NC34T – 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 duct laying works are undertaken by Openreach.
An alternative route is available via East Mersea Road, B1025, East Road, Dawes Lane, Chapmans Lane, East Mersea 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.
(Hall Road, Mount Bures) (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 Hall Road, Mount Bures in the City of Colchester & District of Braintree, from a point approximately 80m north east of its junction with Craigs Lane for a distance of approximately 50m in a north easterly direction.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th November 2026 – (21:00 - 06:00) for 3 nights, or where stated on a valid permit (KL918SUD-52-61-201126 – 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 platform replacement works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Hall Road, B1508, Fordham Road, Wormingford Road, Plummers Road, Moat Road, Church Road, Mill Road, Fiddlers Hill, Porters Cottages, Wood Lane, A1124, Station Road, Bures Road, Chappel Road, Hall 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.
(King Charles Road, West Mersea) (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 King Charles Road, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from its junction with Alexandra Avenue to its junction with Oakwood Avenue a distance of approximately 100m.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2408726 – 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 gully renewal works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Oakwood Avenue, Prince Albert Road, Willoughby Avenue, Victoria Esplanade, Alexandra Avenue 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.
(Museum Street, Colchester) (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 Museum Street, Colchester in the City of Colchester, from its junction with High Street to its junction with Castle Bailey a distance of approximately 50m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2411124 – 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 subsidence repairs works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via High Street, Castle Bailey.
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.
(Station Road, Ardleigh) (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 Station Road, Ardleigh in the District of Tendring, from its junction with Kiln Road for a distance of approximately 40m in a south easterly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03768794096 – 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 sewer repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via B1029, A133, A137 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.
(The Lane, West Mersea) (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 The Lane, West Mersea in the City of Colchester, from a point approximately 20m south east of its junction with City Road for a distance of approximately 30m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th November 2026 – (18:30 – 06:00) for 1 night, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03167944137/FH – 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 fire hydrant repair works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).
An alternative route is available via Coast Road, Firs Chase and vice versa. (with access only into The Lane).
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.
(The Green/Chapel Lane/Pilcox Hall Lane, Tendring) (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:
1. To temporarily close that length of The Green, Tendring in the District of Tendring, from a point approximately 85m south east of its junction with Parsonage Lane for a distance of approximately 140m in a south easterly direction.
2. To temporarily close that length of Chapel Lane, Tendring in the District of Tendring, from its junction with The Green for a distance of approximately 40m in a north easterly direction.
3. To temporarily close that length of Pilcox Hall Lane, Tendring in the District of Tendring, from its junction with The Green for a distance of approximately 40m in a south westerly direction.
The closures are scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 3 nights (18:30 – 06:30), or where stated on a valid permit (EP40087286647, EP40008189650 & EP40047150908 – Horizon). 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 surfacing works are undertaken by Horizon.
An alternative route is available via A120, Harwich Road, B1029, A133, B1033 and vice versa (with access only into B1035, Parsonage Lane and Chapel Lane).
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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