As part of planning conditions for the development of properties on the Maylons Farm Development granted by Rochford Council Planning, improvements to the local highway are required to relieve congestion at a bottle neck, affecting motorists in the area.
Preliminary works to clear and prepare the site will start on Monday 4 January 2021 after which construction on a new larger roundabout will begin and is anticipated to be completed in June 2021.
Proposed phasing |
Area affected |
Works and Proposed Traffic Restrictions |
Phase 1: January to April 2021
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No restrictions |
Preliminary works and site clearance. Construction works to form the new roundabout on site will commence • No carriageway restrictions
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Phases 2A and 2B: April 2021
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Rawreth Lane and Lubbards Close |
Road construction works to join new roundabout arm from the site to Rawreth Lane at Lubbards Close junction • Lubbards Close will be closed at the junction with Rawreth Lane for approximately three weeks.
• Lane restrictions will be in place on Rawreth Lane with traffic managed by two-way temporary traffic lights to access Hullbridge Road
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Phase 3A: April 2021
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Hullbridge Road and service road (Hambro Parade) exit to shops |
Road construction works to join existing shops exit to new Hullbridge Road roundabout arm at he same time joining Mortimer Road to new Hullbridge Road roundabout arm. • Lane restriction in place on Hullbridge Road with road narrowings and two-way temporary traffic lights
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Phase 3B and 3C: April 2021
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Hullbridge Road, Mortimer Road and Chapman Court junctions
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Road construction work to join Mortimer Road junction to the new Hullbridge Road roundabout arm • Mortimer Road closed at the junction with Hullbridge Road • Lane restriction in place on Hullbridge Road with two-way temporary traffic lights to access Hullbridge Road and Rawreth Lane
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Phase 4A: April to May 2021
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Section of redundant Hullbridge Road / Chapman Court junction
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Proposed construction work to stop up one end of redundant section of Hullbridge Road. • Lane restrictions with two-way traffic lights in place |
Phase 4B and 4C: May 2021
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Mortimer Road junction at Hullbridge road and Hullbridge Road south side |
Road construction works to join existing section of Hullbridge Road, fronting the shops to new roundabout arm. • Mortimer Road closed at the junction with Hullbridge Road
• Hullbridge Road (northern arm) near it’s junction with Mortimer Road will operate under single file traffic, using temporary 2-way traffic signals, to access Hullbridge Road.
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Phase 4D: May 2021
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Hullbridge Road at junction with redundant section of Rawreth Lane
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Road construction works to close off redundant Rawreth Lane junction where existing mini roundabout exists and convert this section of road to permanent overflow parking area for shops. • Single file traffic in operation along Hullbridge Road into new roundabout arm
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Phase 5: June 2021
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Lubbards Close, Rawreth Lane, Hullbridge Road, Mortimer Road, Chapman Court |
Resurfacing works for five nights between the hours of 8pm to 5am. • Overnight road closures. Diversions will be in place
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A formal diversion route will be signposted during road closures.
Please note that the programme may be subject to change if affected by poor weather or if unexpected issues arise.
The developer/contractor will provide the necessary updates to any affected local residents, businesses and interested parties in advance of the works, including the on-site signage.
This webpage will continue to be updated as new information becomes available as the scheme progresses.
For details about other roadworks in the area, please visit One.Network.