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, has made an Order the effect of which is to: 

• Prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Wharf Road from its junction with London Road for a distance of approx 103m in a southerly direction. 

  2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Network Rail to carry out a bridge inspection. 

  3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles is Wharf Road, Argent Street, Argent Street Roundabout, Sherfield Road, Derby Road Bridge, Derby Road, Orsett Road eastbound, London Road, Hogg Lane, Eastern Way, and London Road 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 12th September 2026 at 23:00hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place over the one night between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/? tm=GB152147321 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: 10th September 2026 

  Peter Wright 

  Head of Highways and Transport Delivery 

  Thurrock Council