Essex County Council has set out a programme of temporary traffic orders across the City of Chelmsford area in June 2026, affecting routes in Mashbury, Little Waltham, Little Baddow, Sandon, Writtle, Great Baddow and central Chelmsford. The details were published in a statutory notice dated May 28, 2026 on the Public Notice Portal and carried in print by the Essex Chronicle.
Key closures and dates
Barrack Road, Mashbury (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
Extent: from approximately 20m south west of the junction with Bedfords Hill for about 75m in a south westerly then southerly direction
Schedule: commencing June 22, 2026 for two days
Works and promoter: replacement telegraph pole and associated cabling by Openreach Limited (permit BC411001WGPFGR7X)
Diversion: Bedfords Hill, Bedfords Farm Road, Mill Road, Souther Cross Road, Wares Road, Winchmore Hill, Barrack Road and vice versa
Order effectiveness: comes into effect June 4, 2026; may remain for up to 18 months or until works complete
Brook Hill, Little Waltham (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic and Temporary Suspension of One Way)
Extent: from the junction with The Street for approximately 40m in a north easterly direction
Schedule: commencing June 22, 2026 for two days
Measures: full road closure and temporary introduction of a one way on the same length, as cited in The Borough of Chelmsford (Brook Hill, Little Waltham – Part (One-Way Traffic) Order 1980, for the duration of the closure only
Works and promoter: disconnection of underground services by UK Power Networks (permit EC30096746116)
Diversion: Brook Hill, The Street and vice versa
Order effectiveness: comes into effect June 4, 2026; may remain for up to 18 months or until works complete
Hammonds Road, Little Baddow and Sandon (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
Extent: from approximately 65m north west of the junction with Maldon Road for about 3375m in a north westerly then north easterly direction
Schedule: commencing June 22, 2026 for five days
Works and promoter: carriageway patching by Essex County Council (permits EP201EH2405550 and EP201EH2402139)
Diversion: Church Road, B1137, A131, A138, A1114, A1060, A414, Sandon Interchange and vice versa
Order effectiveness: comes into effect June 4, 2026; may remain for up to 18 months or until works complete
Margaretting Road, Writtle (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
Extent: from approximately 380m north west then north east of the junction with Nathans Lane for about 70m in a north easterly direction
Schedule: commencing June 22, 2026 for two days
Works and promoter: replacement telegraph pole and associated cabling by Openreach Limited (permit BC411002WGND2M2R)
Diversion: Margaretting Road, Margaretting Road Roundabout, A414, Widford Roundabout, A414, B1002, Wantz Road, Writtle Road, Margaretting Road and vice versa
Order effectiveness: comes into effect June 4, 2026; may remain for up to 18 months or until works complete
North Hill, Little Baddow (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
Extent: from approximately 545m north west then north of the junction with Jarvis Field for 75m in a north easterly direction
Schedule: commencing June 25, 2026 for two days
Works and promoter: replacement of a telegraph pole and associated cabling by Openreach Limited (permit BC411001WGNGMH0N)
Diversion: North Hill, Worlds End, Mowden Hall Lane, B1137, B1019, B1018, A414, Maldon Bypass, Fullbridge, Market Hill, High Street, London Road, Old London Road, A414, Little Baddow Road, North Hill and vice versa
Order effectiveness: comes into effect June 4, 2026; may remain for up to 18 months or until works complete
Woodhouse Lane and North Court Road, Little Waltham (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
Extent: Woodhouse Lane from its junction with North Court Road for approximately 85m; North Court Road from its junction with Woodhouse Lane for approximately 135m
Schedule: commencing June 22, 2026 for seven days
Works and promoter: ducting and cabling by The Electricity Network Company Limited (permits N5004P102020N0023544-R4 and N5004P102020N0023544-R5)
Diversion: Woodhouse Lane, Main Road, Main Road Roundabout, Hospital Approach, North Court Road and vice versa
Order effectiveness: comes into effect June 4, 2026; may remain for up to 18 months or until works complete
Parkway and Broomfield Road, Chelmsford (cycle lane – Temporary Prohibition of Use)
Extent: cycle lane only, from approximately 115m north east of the junction with Cedar Avenue West for about 110m in a north easterly direction
Schedule: commencing June 8, 2026, 9pm to 5am, for two nights
Works and promoter: blockage clearance by Virgin Media Limited (permits NK103DIS170121 and NK103DIS170121-1)
Diversion: Parkway, Broomfield Road and vice versa
Order effectiveness: came into effect May 21, 2026; may remain for up to six months or until works complete
Tabors Avenue, Great Baddow (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic)
Extent: from the junction with Baddow Road for approximately 280m in a north easterly direction
Schedule: commencing June 8, 2026 for five days
Works and promoter: carriageway patching by Essex County Council (permit EP201EH2401553)
Diversion: Tabors Avenue, Longmead Avenue, Longfield Road, Baddow Road and vice versa
Order effectiveness: came into effect May 21, 2026; may remain for up to 18 months or until works complete
The notice states that dates may vary, with on-site signage and updates via one.network indicating the live programme. The measures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while works are carried out by utility firms and the highway authority.
Questions answered
Where are the closures and what are the diversion routes?
The schemes affect Mashbury, Little Waltham, Little Baddow, Sandon, Writtle, Great Baddow and central Chelmsford. Diversion routes are listed above for each location and signposted on the ground.
When do the orders come into force and how long can they last?
Most orders take effect from June 4, 2026 and can run for up to 18 months, though works are scheduled for much shorter periods. The cycle lane order began May 21, 2026 and can run for up to six months.
Why are these closures happening?
The works include telegraph pole replacement and cabling by Openreach, ducting and cabling by The Electricity Network Company Limited, underground service disconnections by UK Power Networks, blockage clearance by Virgin Media, and carriageway patching by Essex County Council.
How will access and services be affected?
Access arrangements, parking controls and bus diversions are not specified in the notice. Travellers should check local signage and with operators for service updates.
How can residents get more information or raise concerns?
Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to contact Essex County Council Highways, quoting the relevant permit references noted for each scheme. Full statutory details are available via the Public Notice Portal and were also published in the Essex Chronicle.
