Public notice

Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)

Temporary prohibition or restriction on roads

Order number: 165, 2023

Rectory Road, Grays

1) The Borough Council of Thurrock is satisfied that it is necessary to restrict or prohibit traffic in the above road without delay because of the likelihood of danger to the public or serious damage to the road.

2) The Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers, has therefore made the following Notice:

  • prohibit any vehicle from travelling along the Rectory Road slip road from its junction with Lodge Lane to Rectory Road

3) The purpose of the Notice is to enable Thurrock Council to investigate and carry out repairs to the carriageway.

4) The alternative route will be to continue along Lodge Lane Southend Road, Chadwell Road, and Rectory Road northbound. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses.

5) The Notice will come into force immediately on Tuesday 1 August 2023 and will be valid for 21 days, however, it is expected that the works will be completed by Thursday 3 August 2023 at 5pm. It will apply only on those days and during those times when indicated on site by the presence of the appropriate traffic signs in accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

Peter Wright, Strategic Lead – Highways Infrastructure
Publication date: 
Tuesday 1 August 2023