Essex County Council has confirmed a series of temporary road closures and a one-way suspension across the City of Chelmsford area, scheduled from Monday, June 22, 2026, to enable utility and highway works, according to a public notice dated Thursday, June 11, 2026. The notices have been published in the Essex Chronicle.
The orders, made under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, allow closures to operate for up to 18 months if required, though the works themselves are expected to last between two and seven days per site. Dates may vary and will be shown on local signage and on the one.network mapping service, the council said.
Barrack Road, Mashbury (Openreach)
The closure covers approximately 75 meters from a point about 20 meters southwest of the junction with Bedfords Hill, heading southwesterly then southerly. Works are scheduled to start on Monday, June 22, 2026, for two days under permit BC411001WGPFGR7X for replacement of a telegraph pole and associated cabling by Openreach Limited. Diversion: Bedfords Hill, Bedfords Farm Road, Mill Road, Souther Cross Road, Wares Road, Winchmore Hill, and Barrack Road.
Brook Hill, Little Waltham (UK Power Networks)
A closure will apply from the junction with The Street for about 40 meters northeast, together with a temporary suspension of the existing one-way restriction for the duration of the works. The programme is scheduled from Monday, June 22, 2026, for two days under permit EC30096746116 for underground service disconnection by UK Power Networks. Diversion: Brook Hill and The Street.
Hammonds Road, Little Baddow and Sandon (Essex County Council)
A rolling closure will affect approximately 3,375 meters from about 65 meters northwest of the junction with Maldon Road, progressing northwesterly then northeasterly. Works are planned from Monday, June 22, 2026, for five days under permits EP201EH2405550 and EP201EH2402139 to facilitate carriageway patching by Essex County Council. Diversion: Church Road, B1137, A131, A138, A1114, A1060, A414, and Sandon Interchange.
Margaretting Road, Writtle (Openreach)
A 70-meter section will be closed around 380 meters northwest then northeast of the junction with Nathans Lane, heading northeast. The closure is scheduled from Monday, June 22, 2026, for two days under permit BC411002WGND2M2R for telegraph pole replacement and cabling by Openreach Limited. Diversion: Margaretting Road, Margaretting Road Roundabout, A414, Widford Roundabout, A414, B1002, Wantz Road, Writtle Road, and back to Margaretting Road.
North Hill, Little Baddow (Openreach)
A 75-meter section about 545 meters northwest then north of the junction with Jarvis Field will be closed in a northeasterly direction. Works are due to commence on Thursday, June 25, 2026, for two days under permit BC411001WGNGMH0N for telegraph pole replacement and associated cabling by Openreach Limited. 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, and back to North Hill.
Woodhouse Lane and North Court Road, Little Waltham (The Electricity Network Company Limited)
Closures will apply to Woodhouse Lane for about 85 meters from its junction with North Court Road, and to North Court Road for about 135 meters from its junction with Woodhouse Lane. Works are scheduled from Monday, June 22, 2026, for seven days under permits N5004P102020N0023544-R4 and N5004P102020N0023544-R5 for ducting and cabling by The Electricity Network Company Limited. Diversion: Woodhouse Lane, Main Road, Main Road Roundabout, Hospital Approach, and North Court Road.
Motorists should allow extra time, follow the signed diversions and proceed with care near work sites. The council said programme dates can change at short notice due to weather or operational reasons, with updates shown on official signage and the one.network service.
Questions Answered
Who is carrying out the works? Openreach Limited, UK Power Networks, The Electricity Network Company Limited, and Essex County Council.
When will the closures take place? Most schemes are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 22, 2026, lasting two to five days, with North Hill due to start on Thursday, June 25, 2026, for two days.
Which roads are affected? Barrack Road in Mashbury; Brook Hill and North Court Road and Woodhouse Lane in Little Waltham; Hammonds Road in Little Baddow and Sandon; Margaretting Road in Writtle; and North Hill in Little Baddow.
What are the diversion routes? Diversions are signposted locally and summarised above for each site. Drivers should follow road signs on approach.
How can I raise concerns or seek adjustments? Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to contact Essex County Council Highways through official channels, quoting the relevant road name and permit number.
Where can I read the full public notice? Further details are available via the Public Notice Portal listing for this notice and in print in the Essex Chronicle.
