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, has made 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: 8th October 2026 

Peter Wright 

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery 

Thurrock Council