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 Giffords Cross Avenue between its junctions with Central Avenue and Pembroke Avenue.

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable BT to carry out replacement of a decayed telegraph pole.

3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles is Pembroke Avenue, Montfort Avenue, and Central Avenue 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 11th June 2025 at 09:00hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place daily between 11th June 2025 and 12th June 2025 between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/?tm=143582160 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