Public notice

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Prohibition or Restriction of Traffic

Blackshots Lane, Grays

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 Blackshots Lane from its junction with Stifford Clays Road for a distance of approx. 240m in a southerly direction.

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable EE Telecommuniations to carry out preparations for upcoming telecoms build.

3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles is Whitmore Avenue, Fairway, Crammavill Street, and Stifford Clays Road and vice versa for southbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses at all times.

4) The Order will come into force on the 28th July 2025 at 08:00hrs and remain in force continously until 1st August 2025 at 18:00. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/?tm=144295234 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.

Peter Wright

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery

Thurrock Council

Publication date: 
Thursday 17 July 2025