Public notice

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 Turnpike Lane and Gun Hill. 

- Prohibit any vehicles from turning right or left into Turnpike Lane and Gun Hill. 

- Prohibit any vehicles from turning right or left into Blue Anchor Lane. Prohibit any vehicles from turning right or left into The Green. 

- Temporarily revoke the 7.5tn weight restriction on Station Road. 

- Prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Thurrock Park Way. 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable National Highways to create a safe diversion for closures taking place on the A1089 for crossover works to be completed. 

3) The alternative routes will be signposted on site and implementing a one way system utilising Blue Anchor Lane and Turnpike Lane. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses via the one way system / diversions. 

4) The Order will come into force on the 7th September 2026 at 20:00hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place nightly between 7th Setpember 2026 and 22nd September 2026 between the hours of 20:00 and 04:00. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/?tmi=GB47146052. 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: 27th August 2026 

Peter Wright 

Head of Highways and Transport Delivery 

Thurrock Council