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 Mill Lane from its junction with School Lane in a southerly direction.
   

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable BT to carry out replacement of a telegraph pole and
rehang associated cabling.
 

3) There is no alternative route however access will be maintained for residents and
businesses at all times.
 

4) The Order will come into force on the 11th September 2026 at 08:00hrs. Works are
currently scheduled to take place daily on the 11th and 14th September only, between the
hours of 08:00 and 17:00. Exact dates however will always be specified
o n https://one.network/?tm=GB152146635 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: 3rd September 2026
 

Peter Wright
Head of Highways and Transport Delivery
Thurrock Council