Public notice

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 vehicles from travelling along Southend Road between its junctions with
Springhouse Road and Central Avenue.
 

3. The purpose of the Notice is to enable Essex and Suffolk Water to carry out urgent repairs to their
apparatus.
 

4. The alternative route for westbound vehicles is Southend Road eastbound, Five Bells Interchange, A13
westbound, Manorway Interchange, off slip to Dunstable Roundabout, Dunstable Roundabout, and
Southend Road and vice versa for eastbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents.
 

5. The Notice comes into force immediately 14th September 2026 and will be valid for 21 days. It is
however expected that the works will be completed by 17th September 2026.. 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.
 

Dated: 14th September 2026
 

Peter Wright
Head of Highways and Transport Delivery
Thurrock Council