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 travelling along the A126 northbound from its junction with the A126 off-slip to Fenner Road roundabout
• prohibit any vehicle from travelling along the A126 on-slip from Fenner Road roundabout

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable National Highways to carry out maintenance to their street lighting columns.

3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles is A126 off slip to Fenner Road roundabout, Fenner Road roundabout, A126 southbound, Lancaster roundabout, West Thurrock Way, Arterial Road roundabout, Arterial Way (A1306) westbound, Junction 31, M25 northbound slip to A13, and A13 westbound.

4) The Order will come into force on Tuesday 29 August 2023 at 10pm and will be in force for one night until Wednesday 30 August 2023 at 5:30am. 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.