Widening the A13
The A13 has been widened from 2 lanes to 3 lanes in both directions between the A128 (Orsett Cock roundabout) and the A1014 (The Manorway, Stanford-le-Hope). The new lanes opened on 2 May 2022.
The new 3-lane section of the A13 joins with the 3-lane section west of the A128. This means there's now a continuous 3-lane road in both directions between the M25 and Stanford-le-Hope.
A special low-noise road surface is in place to minimise the noise from the A13. In addition, noise-reducing fences – known as environmental barriers – have been installed to give more protection for nearby residents. Highway drainage, safety barriers and signs also have been improved.
There's now a new dedicated lane on the A13 westbound entry slip road at the Stanford-le-Hope junction so traffic can merge with the A13 westbound carriageway more easily. Work to replace 4 bridges has also been completed:
- Platinum Jubilee Bridge, previously called Horndon Bridge – a bridleway linking the village of Horndon on the Hill with Stanford-le-Hope
- Saffron Gardens Bridge – a farm access route
- Orsett Cock roundabout bridges – 2 bridges that support the roundabout
Minor works are continuing on land around the A13 but these will have minimal impact on road users and residents.
Temporary speed limits
A temporary 50mph speed limit remains in place on the A13 between the Stanford-le-Hope and Orsett junctions while final works are being completed. These works are expected to be completed by the beginning of April 2023.
When using the new road and roundabout, you should take extra care to get familiar with changes to the road, speed limits, signage and lane markings.
Planned road closures
The table below gives details of road and lane closures. When we say eastbound below, we mean in the direction of Southend-on-Sea. When we say westbound, we mean in the direction of London.
You can check current traffic levels using Google Maps local roads.
| Dates | Restriction for this project |
|---|---|
| No planned closures. | No planned closures. |
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