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Essex - Multiple Temporary Road Closures and Waiting Restrictions due to Works

CM1•Published 05/11/26
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Essex County Council

(Collier Street, Hatfield Broad Oak)

(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 Collier Street, Hatfield Broad Oak in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 190m south then south east of its junction with Hatfield Forest Road for a distance of approximately 90m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA190KA120GCECCTNA02231 – Gigaclear). 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 remedial works are undertaken by Gigaclear.

An alternative route is available via Hatfield Forest Road, B1256, B183 and vice versa (with access only into Green Hill and Collier Street).

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.

(Mill End Green Road, Great Easton)

(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 Mill End Green Road, Great Easton in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 510m north east then south east of its junction with Andrews Farm Lane for a distance of approximately 400m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA190KA160LT0001-E-CHUUN – Gigaclear). 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 remedial works are undertaken by Gigaclear.

An alternative route is available via Lindsell Street, B1057, B1008, B184, Mill End Green Road, Great Easton 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 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) 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 (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 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

Road

Description

Alternative Route

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

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)

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

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

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

Ongar Road, Highwood & Chelmsford Road, Straightening, Ongar/Blackmore/High Ongar

From the junction with Cocksmill Green to the junction with Rookery Road a distance of approximately 4450m

A414, A12, A1023, A128, A414 and vice versa

(Birchanger Lane, Birchanger)

(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 Birchanger Lane, Birchanger in the District of Uttlesford, from a point approximately 195m south east of its junction with Tot Lane for a distance of approximately 10m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH3LM57K – 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 and cabling works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Birchanger Lane, A120, B1383 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.

(Broad Bridge Road, High Roding)

(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 Broad Bridge Road, High Roding in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Dunmow Road for a distance of approximately 1085m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2412140 – 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 B184, A1060, Poplars 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.

(Croasdaile Road, Stansted)

(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 Croasdaile Road, Stansted in the District of Uttlesford, from its junction with Cambridge Road for a distance of approximately 20m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WH5CN38L – 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 Croasdaile Road, Rainsford Road, Pennington Lane, Bentfield Road, B1383 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.

(Stevens Lane, Felsted)

(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 Stevens Lane, Felsted in the District of Uttlesford, from both of its junctions with Rayne Road for a distance of approximately 35m in north easterly direction and a distance of approximately 25m north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 19th November 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (BC008WH1JNJ6W08SB – 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 Stevens Lane, Frenches Green Road, Rayne 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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