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 Muckingford Road between its junctions
with Beechcroft Avenue and Blue Anchor Lane.
 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable contractors on behalf of the Lower Thames Crossing
to carry out drainage surveys as well other related works.
 

3) The alternative route for westbound vehicles is East Tilbury Road, Buckingham Hill Road,
Stanford Road westbound, Orsett Cock Intechange, off slip to A1089, A1089, exit slip to
Marshfoot Road, Marshfoot Road, Chadwell Hill, Linford Road and vice versa for
eastbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses at all times.
 

4) The Order will come into force on the 9th October 2026 at 20:00hrs. Works are currently
scheduled to take place daily/nightly between 9th October 2026 and 12th October
2026 between the hours of 20:00. and 05:00. Exact dates however will always be
specified on https://one.network/?tm=GB152577397 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: 1st October 2026
 

Peter Wright
Head of Highways and Transport Delivery
Thurrock Council