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 High Road, Fobbing, between its junctions with Patricia Drive and Waterworks Lane
• prohibit any vehicle from parking at any time during the works along the east and west kerblines of High Road between its junctions with Patricia Drive and Waterworks Lane

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

3) The alternative route for southbound vehicles is High Road northbound, A176 westbound, Southend Road, Lampits Hill, Church Road, Fobbing Road, Lion Hill, and High Road and vice versa for northbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses at all times. Access to Greathouse Chase will be maintained via the use of Gatemen.

4) The Order will come into force on Thursday 9 November 2023 at 8am and will be in force daily between the hours of 8am and 5pm until Friday 10 November at 5pm. 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.