Public notice

Note: The schedule of works is laid out in the document attached 

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 King Edward Drive in accordance with Schedule One to the Order. 

Prohibit any vehicle from parking along both kerb lines of King Edward Drive in accordance with Schedule One to the Order. 

Prohibit any pedestrians from travelling along the Bridleway King Edward Drive to Stanford Road from its junction with King Edward Drive for a distance of approx 347m in an easterly direction. 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Thurrock Council to carry out highway improvement works. 3) The alternative routes are in shown in Schedule One to the Order. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses at all times. 

4) The Order will come into force on the 19th October 2026 at 08:00hrs and remain in force in continuously in accordance with Schedule One to the Order. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/?tm=GB152825179 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 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner 

6) If the works are not completed within 6 months, the Order may be extended for a longer period with the approval of the Secretary of State. 

Dated: 8th October 2026

Peter Wright 

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery 

Thurrock Council