Rayleigh footway improvements
Works location and photos
Before view of Burrows Way
Before view of Hollytree Gardens
About the scheme
A programme of footway improvements is due to begin on Ridgewell in Rayleigh and the surrounding areas to address defects and surface irregularities.
The works will include repairing damaged sections of footway, removing trip hazards, and carrying out resurfacing to correct uneven areas. Improvements will also be made to edging kerbs to help maintain safe and accessible routes for pedestrians.
From April 2026 through to the end of March 2027, areas currently identified for improvement include:
- Ridgeway
- Great Wheatley
- Eastern Road
- Kingswood Crescent
- Holly Tree Gardens
- Warren Close
- Burrows Way
These works will be carried out in stages during the daytime, to minimise local inconvenience.
How the work will affect you
Works are due to start on 20 April 2026 with the mobilisation of the site team, with activities phased to minimise local inconvenience.
Work will take place between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday with no planned weekends.
Provisional dates
(these may be subject to change)
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Proposed street in Rayleigh
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| From 20 April 2026 |
Ridgeway |
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Great Wheatley |
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Eastern Road |
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Kingswood Crescent |
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Holly Tree Gardens |
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Warren Close |
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Burrows Way |
Throughout these works, pedestrian routes will be maintained however short detours around the working area may be required.
Traffic restrictions will be required to allow the work can take place both safely and efficiently. This will be adapted according to the works taking place and be a combination of a Give and Take arrangement, and temporary road closures when necessary.
Be assured that traffic marshalls will be on site to provide assistance to residents as required.
Please note that dates may be subject to change if the works are affected by poor weather or if unexpected issues arise.
Thank you for your patience while we carry out these improvements.
Clearway/No parking restrictions
Clearways, or no parking zones will be in place to deter vehicles from parking on the street where work activities are taking place. This is necessary to prevent delays that can be caused by restricted access to work area, or hinderance to traffic flows in the area. During these times we respectfully ask that residents seek alternative parking arrangements.
Further information
Residents directly affected by these works will be contacted directly. Updates, traffic management and access information will be reflected on local signage and this webpage as information becomes available.
You may also wish to follow @essexhighways or view one.network for information about other works in the area.