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 Dennis Road from its junction with West Road for a distance of approx 1.3km ina northerly direction. 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable BT to carryout pole tests. 

3) The alternative route for southbound vehicles is Dennis Road, Dennises Lane, Stubbers Lane, Ockendon Road, North Road southbound, and West Road 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 November 2026 at 09:30hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place daily between 9th November 2026 and 10th November 2026 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 with the road closure being lifted outside of these times. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/? tm=GB153222980 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: 29th October 2026 

Peter Wright 

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery 

Thurrock Council