Public notice

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 pedestrians from travelling along the public footpath from Hillside to Wood View. 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Thurrock Council to carry out footpath reconstruction. 

3) The alternative route for northbound travel is Hillside, Meadway, Ridgeway, and Wood View and vice versa for southbound travel. 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 continuously until 30th October 2026 at 17:00, with works being carried out daily between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00. Exact dates however will always be specified o n https://one.network/?tm=GB152813251 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