Essex County Council has announced a series of temporary road closures across the Borough of Brentwood starting from early July 2026, impacting areas including Shenfield, Brentwood town centre, Navestock, Blackmore, Kelvedon Hatch and South Weald, as detailed in a Public Notice Portal notice published in the Brentwood Gazette.
Key Closures and Dates
Alexander Lane, Shenfield: Closure from the junction with Oliver Road for approximately 225 metres. Scheduled from July 20, 2026 for 40 days for connection works by Advanced Electricity Networks Limited. Diversion via Oliver Road, Chelmsford Road and Alexander Lane. The order is due to come into effect on July 1, 2026 and may remain in force for up to 18 months.
Kings Road and Primrose Hill, Brentwood: Kings Road closed for approximately 105 metres north west of Queens Road; Primrose Hill closed for approximately 10 metres from Kings Road. Scheduled from July 20, 2026 for 19 days for new connection works by UK Power Distribution Ltd. Diversion via Kings Road, High Street, Ingrave Road, Queens Road and Coptfold Road. Order due to come into effect on July 1, 2026 and may remain in force for up to 18 months.
Dudbrook Road, Navestock: Closure from the junction with Princes Road for approximately 610 metres for one day on July 8, 2026 for tree cutting by Tilhill Forestry. Diversion via Dudbrook Road, Navestock Side and Princes Road. Order came into effect on June 17, 2026 and may remain in force for up to 18 months.
Dytchleys Road, Navestock: Closure from Horseman Side to Coxtie Green Road for approximately 410 metres for one day on July 6, 2026 for tree cutting by Tilhill Forestry. Diversion via Tan House Lane, Princes Road, Wheelers Lane and Coxtie Green Road. Order came into effect on June 17, 2026 and may remain in force for up to 18 months.
Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore: Closure approximately 145 metres north west of Redrose Lane for a length of about 90 metres for four days from July 10, 2026 for pole replacement by Openreach. Diversion via Nine Ashes Road, The Green, Chelmsford Road, Blackmore Road, Loves Green, Highwood Road, The Causeway, Highwood Road, A414, Rookery Road and Nine Ashes Road. Order came into effect on June 17, 2026 and may remain in force for up to 18 months.
Old Road, Navestock: Closure from the junction with Horseman Side for approximately 735 metres for one day on July 7, 2026 for tree cutting by Tilhill Forestry. Diversion via Old Road, Bounce Hill, Sabines Road and Tan House Lane. Order came into effect on June 17, 2026 and may remain in force for up to 18 months.
Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch: Night closure between Church Road and School Road (approximately 125 metres) on July 9, 2026 from 7pm to 4am for bollard replacement by Essex County Council. Diversion via A128, A1023, A12 and A414. Order came into effect on June 24, 2026 and may remain in force for up to 18 months.
Weald Road, South Weald: Closure from Bardeswell Close for approximately 80 metres for five days from July 6, 2026 for kerbing works by Essex County Council. Diversion via Coxtie Green Road, Ongar Road, Western Avenue and Western Road. Access only into Weald Road. Order came into effect on June 17, 2026 and may remain in force for up to 18 months.
The notices state that dates may vary, with any changes shown on local signage and on one.network. All closures are for the safety of the public and workforce during the specified works.
What Motorists Need to Know
Signed diversions will be in place; follow local signage and allow extra time for journeys around Brentwood, Shenfield, Navestock, Blackmore, Kelvedon Hatch and South Weald. Works include electricity connections, new power connections, tree cutting, telecommunications pole replacement, kerbing and bollard replacement. Orders allow closures to remain legally enforceable for up to 18 months, though the planned works windows are shorter as listed above.
Key Dates
Closures are scheduled between July 6 and July 20, 2026, with durations ranging from one night to 40 days depending on the location. Some orders have already come into force on June 17, 2026, with Ongar Road effective from June 24, 2026. The Alexander Lane and Kings Road or Primrose Hill orders are due to come into effect on July 1, 2026.
Organisations Carrying Out the Works
Advanced Electricity Networks Limited, UK Power Distribution Ltd, Tilhill Forestry, Openreach and Essex County Council are named in the notices.
Access Arrangements
The Weald Road notice specifies access only into Weald Road during the closure. The other notices do not set out general access arrangements; drivers should follow on-site instructions from traffic management teams.
Further Details and Concerns
Check local signage and one.network for live updates. For the full statutory wording, refer to the Public Notice Portal listing for this notice as published in the Brentwood Gazette. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to contact Essex County Council Highways.
Diversion Routes
Diversion routes are signed locally and include, among others, Oliver Road, Chelmsford Road, Coxtie Green Road, Western Avenue, Western Road, Kings Road, High Street, Ingrave Road, Queens Road, Coptfold Road, A128, A1023, A12 and A414 as set out above. The notices make clear that where dates change, appropriate signs will show the updated arrangements. Motorists should plan ahead during July, 2026 to minimise disruption in the Brentwood area.
