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, has made an Order the effect of
which is to: -
 

Prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Romford Road from a point approx 495m
north of its junction with Usk Road for a distance of approx 447m in a northerly
direction.
 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable BT to carry out pole testing.
 

3) The alternative route for southbound vehicles is Romford Road, Romford Road Roundabout,
Sandy Lane, New Road, Launders Lane, Warwick Lane, Aveley Road and vice versa for
northbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses at all times.
 

4) The Order will come into force on the 12th October 2026 at 10:00hrs. Works are currently
scheduled to take place over the one day between the hours of 10:00 and 15:00. Exact
dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/?tm=GB152591495 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: 8th October 2026
 

Peter Wright
Head of Highways and Transport Delivery
Thurrock Council