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 Benson Road from a point approx 15m east
of its junction with Richmond Road for a distance of approx 25m in a easterly
direction.
 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Essex and Suffolk Water to carry out renewal of a
service.
 

3) The alternative route for eastbound vehicles is Benson Road, Bridge Road, East Thurrock
Road, and Salisbury Road and vice versa for westbound vehicles. Access will be maintained
for residents and businesses at all times.
 

4) The Order will come into force on the 19th October 2026 at 08:00hrs and remain in force
continuously until 22nd October 2026 at 18:00hrs. Exact dates however will always be
specified on https://one.network/?tm=GB152568329 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: 1st October 2026
 

Peter Wright
Head of Highways and Transport Delivery
Thurrock Council