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 Baker Street between its junctions with
Stanford Road and High Road
 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable contractors working on behalf of the Lower Thames
crossing to carry out drainage and pavement coring works.
 

3) The alternative route for southbound vehicles is High Road, Rectory Road, Stanford Road
westbound and vice versa for northbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents
and businesses at all times.
 

4) The Order will come into force on the 9th December 2026 at 20:00hrs. Works are currently
scheduled to take place nightly between 9th December 2026 and 12th December
2026 between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00. Exact dates however will always be specified
o n https://one.network/?tm=GB152691151 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.
 

Dated: 5th November 2026

Peter Wright
Head of Highways and Transport Delivery
Thurrock Council