Temporary road closures announced for Maldon and Chelmsford

Scraley Road is one of the roads affected <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
Scraley Road is one of the roads affected (Image: Google Street View)
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MULTIPLE temporary road closures have been announced across Maldon and Chelmsford due to utility and highways works.

Grange Road in Wickham Bishops will be closed for five days from September 7 while UK Power Networks undertakes new connections.

Mayes Lane in Danbury will be closed for one day on September 4 for carriageway patching works by Essex County Council.

Rectory Road in Tolleshunt Knights will be closed for five days from September 7 for duct laying works by Openreach.

Sextons Lane in Great Braxted will be closed for one day on September 3 for pole replacement works by Openreach.

South Street in Tillingham will be closed for eight days from September 8 for water connection works by Essex and Suffolk Water.

Grange Avenue in Mayland will be closed for two days from August 26 for pole replacement works by Openreach.

North Street in Southminster will be closed for 15 days from August 24 for mains replacement works by Cadent Gas.

Scraley Road in Heybridge will be closed for 10 days from August 24 for mains connection works by Essex and Suffolk Water.

Sheepcotes Lane in Southminster will be closed for two days from August 26 for pole replacement works by Openreach.

Each closure, enforced under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, aims to ensure the safety of the public and workforce during the works.

Some orders will come into effect on August 13 and may remain in force for 18 months or until the works are completed, whichever is sooner.

While alternative routes are available for most areas, Rectory Road and Sheepcotes Lane will not have diversions.

Residents and commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and to stay updated on any changes to the scheduled dates, which may vary.

Appropriate signage will be displayed, and information will be available on one.network.

The council has stated these measures are necessary for the safety of the workforce and the general public during the execution of the works.

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