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Completed Braintree Schemes

The completed schemes have been archived for public interest and review.

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A131 Braintree to Sudbury Route Improvements
Information regarding the A131 Braintree to Sudbury Route Improvements.
A131 safety barrier repairs
Information regarding the A131 Braintree to Sudbury Route Improvements.
Braintree Integrated Transport Package
The Braintree Integrated Transport Package (ITP) is a package of schemes with the aim of improving access to Braintree Town Centre. In addition to a number of traffic management measures for Braintree Town Centre
Catholic Bridge, Newland St/Colchester Rd, Witham
Information relating to the strengthening of Catholic Bridge
Chain Bridge, A1017 Church Road, Great Yeldham

Essex Highways will be undertaking essential strengthening and repair works to Chain Bridge on the A1017 Church Road in Great Yeldham during summer 2025. 

Church Hill retaining wall, White Notley
Information relating to works to repair the retaining wall along Church Hill, White Notley
Courtaulds Culvert, Bovingdon Road, Bocking
Information regarding road closure and reconstruction works associated with Courtaulds Culvert located under Bovingdon Road, Bocking near Braintree
Chipping Hill Bridge, Powers Hall End, Witham
p>Repair works are due to take place on Chipping Hill Bridge on Powers Hall End in Witham from Monday 26 September 2022.

Cust Hall Bridge, Gainsford End Road, Toppesfield
Cust Hall Bridge is located on Gainsford End Road, Toppesfield, Braintree and carries a two way, single road over a tributary of the River Colne. An assessment of the structure has found the bridge to be in a weak condition and needs to be replaced.
Great Bardfield Bridge, B1057 Bridge Street, Great Bardfield
Information relating to Great Bardfield
Hoppit Bridge, Notley Road, Braintree
Information relating to works to replace the bridge deck at Hoppit Bridge, Braintree
Little Braxted Bridge, Witham

Essential works are due to take place on Little Braxted Bridge during summer 2025 to repair and protect the structure.

London Road, Braintree
A key link into Braintree, it has been identified that there are a number of conflict points that deter cyclists from using the route despite the existence of an off-road cycleway. The planned cycle enhancements are aimed at assisting both cyclists and pedestrians and encouraging greater usage.
Newland Street / Collingwood Road / Maldon Road, Witham - traffic signal renewal
Information relating to traffic renewal in Witham on Newland Street / Collingwood Road / Maldon Road
Persimmons Homes Development – Long Green/Braintree Road, Cressing

MDS Civil Engineering Ltd, appointed by Persimmon Homes, will be carrying out carriageway improvement works as part of planning application 18/00549/OUT, approved by Braintree District Council.

Railway Street, Braintree - traffic signal renewal
Railway Street, Braintree - traffic signal renewal
Rayne Road, Braintree
Information relating to developer scheme to improve the junction at Rayne Road, Braintree
Sculpins Bridge, Daw Street, Finchingfield, Braintree
Information relating to erosion protection works at Sculpins Bridge
Sudbury Road, Gestingthorpe
Information relating to works to improve the retaining wall on Sudbury Road, Gestingthorpe
White Hart Bridge, Poole Street, Great Yeldham
Information regarding the bridge deck replacement at White Hart Bridge, Poole Street, Great Yeldham