Public notice

1.The Borough Council of Thurrock is satisfied that it is necessary to restrict or prohibit traffic in the above road without delay because of the likelihood of danger to the public or serious damage to the road. The Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers, has therefore made the following Notice: 

- Prohibit any vehicles from travelling along Doesgate Lane from a point approx. 1.15km west of its junction with Lower Dunton Road for a distance of approx. 184m in a westerly direction. 

The purpose of the Notice is to enable Anglian Water to carry out urgent repairs to their apparatus. The alternative route for eastbound vehicles will be Doesgate Lane, Brentwood Road, Church Road, Bulphan Bypass, Orsett Road, Orsett Cock Interchange, Stanford Road, Manorway Interchange, North Hill, and Lower Dunton Road and vice versa for westbound vehicles. 

Access will be maintained for residents. The Notice comes into force immediately 19th June 2026 and will be valid for 21 days. 

It is however expected that the works will be completed by 20th June 2026. It will apply only on those days and during those times when indicated on site by the presence of the appropriate traffic signs in accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. 

Dated: 19th June 2026 

Peter Wright 

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery 

Thurrock Council