Public notice

1) The Borough Council of Thurrock, in exercise of their powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other powers, intends to make an Order the effect of which is to: 

- Prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Rodings Avenue from a point approx. 72m south of its junction with Branksome Avenue for a distance of approx. 72m in a southerly direction.

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Essex and Suffolk Water to carry out installation of a new service water connection.

3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles is Rodings Avenue, Second Avenue, Southend Road, First Avenue, Branksome Avenue and vice versa for southbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses at all times.

4) The Order will come into force on the 27th April 2026 at 08:00hrs and remain in force continuously until 1st May 2026 at 17:30hrs. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/?tm=GB148385291 It only applies to those days and times when indicated on site by the presence of the appropriate traffic signs in accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

5) It is expected that the works will be completed within the above times, however the Order will continue in force for a period not exceeding 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner

6) If the works are not completed within 18 months, the Order may be extended for a longer period with the approval of the Secretary of State.

Peter Wright
Head of Highways and Transport Delivery
Thurrock Council