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 from travelling along Station Road between Its junctions with Church Lane and Love Lane Temporarily revoke the 7.5tn weight restriction on Station Road. 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Contractors working on behalf of the Lower Thames Crossing to carry out GPR Survey works. 

3) The alternative route for eastbound vehicles is Church Road, Cooper Shaw Road, Fort Road, Access Road Windrush Way, Ferry Road, St Andrews Road, A1089, A13 eastbound, exit off slip Orsett Cock interchange, Orsett Cock Interchange, A1013 Stanford Road eastbound, Buckingham Hill Road, East Tilbury Road, Princess Margaret Road, and Station Road and vice versa for westbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses at all times. 

4) The Order will come into force on the 23rd November 2026 at 20:00hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place nightly between 23rd November 2026 and 26th November 2026 between the hours of 20:00 and 05:00. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/?tm=GB152584054 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: 29th October 2026 

Peter Wright 

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery 

Thurrock Council