About the scheme
Essex County Council is developing a series of improvements in Harlow and funding has been secured to improve the A414 Edinburgh Way/Cambridge Road Roundabout.
Main works include:
- Dual carriageway for Edinburgh Way between Cambridge Road and River Way Roundabouts.
- Upgrade of the A414 Cambridge Road Roundabout.
- Improve traffic signals at the East Road junction with Edinburgh Way, maintaining a crossing point on the A414 for pedestrians and cyclists.
- With the exception of East Road, vehicles that access premises on Edinburgh Way will be prohibited from turning right due to the new central reservation. Vehicles at the East Road junction will be able to turn in both directions at the traffic signals on completion of works.
The video shows a visualisation of the future scheme
Benefits
The improvement scheme is part of a £15 million investment in the Harlow road network, to manage congestion and support future local economic growth.
Key dates
- Eastbound significant reduction of traffic management - 1 July 2020
- Expected completion of main works - 15 July 2020
Some minor work will continue throughout July following the road safety audit and any remedial work required.
We appreciate your continued support while we work towards completing this scheme.
Please note, that due to the nature of the work being carried out, dates may be subject to change, for example if we experience unsuitable weather conditions or unforeseen issues.
Temporary traffic management - July 2020:
As works progress to bring these improvements to completion, regular adjustments will be made to temporary traffic management to support remaining activities being carried out. We would ask you to observe road signs and take additional care when passing through the area.
We will continue to share updates on the proposed traffic managing phasing via this webpage and @essexhighways as soon as details are confirmed.
- Week commencing 29 June 2020: Overnight works require closure of A414 Edinburgh Way and temporary traffic lights at Harlow Mill Roundabout between the hours of 8pm and 6am. Edinburgh Way will be fully closed in both directions between Harlow Mill/Cambridge Road Roundabout and River Way Roundabout. Amongst other activities, this will allow the contractor to begin the first layer of surfacing on the first 300 metres of the scheme (from River Way Roundabout heading east) and trench reinstatement works at Harlow Mill Roundabout. These will be in operation overnight between 8pm and 6am.
- Week commencing 6 July 2020: Overnight works require closure of A414 Edinburgh Way and temporary traffic lights at Harlow Mill Roundabout between the hours of 8pm and 6am. Edinburgh Way will be fully closed in both directions between Harlow Mill/Cambridge Road Roundabout and River Way Roundabout. The work programme includes the installation of a second layer of surfacing and commencing the central reservation infill now the kerbs are complete. Further trench reinstatement works are planned.
As works progress to bring these improvements to completion, regular adjustments will be made to temporary traffic management to support remaining activities being carried out. We would ask you to observe road signs and take additional care when passing through the area.
Thank you for your continued patience throughout these works.
There may be traffic delays at certain times and work phases which we aim to minimise as much as possible. We would encourage motorists to allow extra time and plan journeys during these works.
Visit one.network for further details about these roadworks and others in the area.
Further information
Every effort will be made to maintain resident and business access throughout the works, however there may be delays depending on the works being undertaken at the time.
This webpage will continue to be updated as new information becomes available as the scheme progresses. Advance warning will also be provided on roadside signage.
Thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation while we work to improve your roads.