Thames Drive, Leigh-on-Sea - Temporary Road Closure and Parking Restrictions due to Water Works

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, PARKING, STOPPING, WAITING, LOADING AND UNLOADING ORDER 2026

THAMES DRIVE, LEIGH-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:

1. Proceeding on Thames Drive from Western Road to London Road A13.

2. Parking, stopping, waiting, loading and unloading on Thames Drive from outside & opposite No36 to No46.

The closure & suspension are scheduled to commence from 10:00 till 15:00 on the 24th November 2026 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.

The alternative route will be via Western Road, Hadleigh Road, London Road A13 & vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 24th November 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce whilst Anglian Water replace a frame & cover.

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.

Dated: 10th November 2026

Contact: TRO@southend.gov.uk

Ref: AD03768505966_1