Public notice

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Prohibition or Restriction of Traffic

Ship Lane - Aveley

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 Ship Lane from its junction with Arterial Road roundabout for a distance of approx 300m in a northerly direction.

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Thurrock Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing.

3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles is Arterial Road Roundabout, A1306 Arterial Road, A1306 London Road, New Purfleet Road, Purfleet Road, High Street and vice versa for southbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses at all times.

4) The Order will come into force on the 18th November 2025 at 19:00hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place over one night between the hours of 19:00 and 05:00. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/? tm=GB146498759 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.

Peter Wright

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery

Thurrock Council

Publication date: 
Wednesday 12 November 2025