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 Fort Road between its junctions with Brennan Road and Cooper Shaw Road. 

-Prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Cooper Shaw Road between its junctions with Fort Road and Station Road. Temporarily revoke the 7.5tn weight restriction on Station Road. 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Thurrock Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing. 

3) The alternative route for southbound vehicles is Church Road, Station Road, Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury Road, Buckingham Hill Road, Stanford Road, Orsett Cock Interchange, Entry on slip Orsett Cock Interchange to A13 westbound, A13, exit slip to A1089, Thurrock Park Way Roundabout, St Andrews Road, Ferry Road, New Port Approach, and Fort 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 28th September 2026 at 19:00hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place nightly between 28th September 2026 and 7th October 2026 between the hours of 19:00 and 05:00. Exact dates however will always be specified o n https://one.network/?tm=GB149226546 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: 18th June 2026 

Peter Wright 

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery 

Thurrock Council