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 travelling along South Hill between its junctions with Lower Dunton Road and Tyelands Meadow

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

3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles is B1007 North Hill southbound, Stanford Interchange, A13 eastbound, exit off slip A13 to Five Bells Interchange, Nether Mayne northbound, Fobbing Farm Roundabout, B1007 Nether Mayne northbound, B1007 Laindon Link, B1007 Staneway, B1007 High Road and vice versa for southbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents. Old Church Hill is not suitable to use as a diversion.

4) The Order will come into force on Tuesday 10 October 2023 at 8am and will be in force daily between the hours of 8am and 5pm until Friday 13 October 2023. 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.