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 a point approx. 615m west of its junction with West Road for a distance of approx. 764m in a northerly direction. 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable contractors working on behalf of the Lower Thames crossing to complete GPR Survey works. 

3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles is Dennis Road, West Road, Arisdale Avenue, Daiglen Drive, Stifford Road, Lance Corporal Nicky Mason Way, Romford Road Roundabout, Romford Road, Aveley Road, Bramble Lane, Dennises Lane 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 13th November 2026 at 20:00hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place nightly between 13th November 2026 and 17th November 2026 between the hours of 20:00 a n d 05:00. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/? tm=GB152960712 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