Southend-on-Sea - Temporary Directional Road Closure for Cycle Track Installation Works

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ENTRY ORDER 2026

BOURNES GREEN CHASE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

Notice is hereby given that Southend-on-Sea City Council intends, no 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.

The Effect of the order will be to prohibit any vehicle from entering Bournes Green Chase from its junction with Wakering Road to Bournes Green Chase & Maplin Way roundabout.

This is a directional closure only.

The directional closure is scheduled to commence between the hours of 0930 till 1530 Monday to Friday from the 16th November 2026 till 18th December 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.

The alternative route will be via Bournes Green Chase, Thorpe Hall Avenue, Acacia Drive, Station Road & Maplin Way North.

The Order will come into effect on 16th November 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

The directional closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce whilst Southend-on-Sea Council complete the installation of the Cycle track.

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

The prohibitions or restrictions will apply only during such time and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs prescribed by the TRAFFIC SIGNS REGULATIONS AND GENERAL DIRECTIONS 2016.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction/prohibition imposed by this Notice may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice and removed under the provisions of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

Richard Lumley

Director of Infrastructure & Environment

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Date: 9th November 2026

Contact: TRO@southend.gov.uk

Ref: JR100S4760-02