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 Hornsby Lane between its junctions with Gowers Lane and Stanford Road.
 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable contractors on behalf of the Lower Thames Crossing
to carry out utility trial holes.
 

3) The alternative route for northeast bound vehicles is Heath Road, and Stanford Road 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 1st June 2026 at 08:00hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place daily between 1st June 2026 and 5th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00. Exact dates however will always be specified o n https://one.network/?tm=GB150161360 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