News releases and highways newsletters

As well as being shown below, our regular newsletter Highways Highlights also have their own page.

22 July 2025 Highways Highlights

Highways Highlights - June 2025

The June edition of Highways Highlights has now been published.

The newsletter for all things highway in Essex.

In this edition:

  • £6 million for priority highway improvements over the next two years
  • Essex Highways teams shortlisted for four highways awards
  • Did you know? Road safety in Essex

and more…

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22 July 2025 Latest News

Windermere development - Hospital Approach/Court Road, Broomfield

Following traffic and congestion issues caused by developer works on Hospital Approach, Chelmsford, Essex County Council has cancelled the developer’s permit to work on the public highway and asked that their works be replanned.

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18 July 2025 Latest News

Progress update on A1331 Phase 1

Octavius Infrastructure, Essex Highways’ partner for Phase 1 of the A1331 (A120-A133) Link Road, have released their latest Contractor Progress newsletter.

Highlights include: 

  • The new A133 roundabout is expected to be fully operational by the autumn 

  • Octavius has completed and opened the northern side of the new A133 roundabout and have switched operations to begin work on the southern side, helping traffic flow smoothly 

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17 July 2025 Latest News

Langford Road, Heybridge Roundabout - roadworks update 

Developers have plans to carry out significant road realignment works on Langford Road, Heybridge from 23 July 2025.

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4 July 2025 Latest News

Urgent Overnight Repairs – Hoe Mill Bridge Closure

Urgent overnight repairs are scheduled for Friday 4 July 2025 following damage to the width restriction caused by a road traffic collision.

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1 July 2025 Highways Highlights

Highways Highlights - April / May 2025

The April / May edition of Highways Highlights has now been published.

The newsletter for all things highway in Essex.

In this edition:

  • Ongoing highways investment sees 15,000 extra repairs with more to come
  • 'Priority one' success as targeted programme sees over 400,000 square metres of road resurfacing
  • 5,000 electric vehicle chargers to roll out across Essex
  • Pupils enjoy tours of two key transport schemes as part of new construction initiative
  • and more…
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25 June 2025 Road Closure

Road Closures: Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor

On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor that require two series of closures across First Avenue Mandela Avenue and Velizy Avenue as set out below. Please note that these works are weather dependent, and dates may change subject to weather conditions.

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24 June 2025 Featured jobs

Assistant Engineer - Development Management

  • Location: Chelmsford
  • Contract Type: Permanent

Ringway Jacobs is seeking a passionate and skilled Assistant Engineer to join our dynamic Development Management team. This role is part of the Essex Highways Integrated Services contract, delivered in partnership with Essex County Council. As an Assistant Engineer, you will play a key role in providing technical assurance for developer-designed schemes, ensuring high-quality delivery of planned works. Your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of Essex’s highways, aligning with the County Council’s vision and priorities while delivering exceptional service.

For more information and to apply for this role please visit Ringway Jacobs Careers

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19 June 2025 Advance Notice

Overnight North Gate closure - Harlow

A night-time road closure will take place in both directions on North Gate, between the Fourth Avenue Roundabout and the Kitson Way/Post Office Road Roundabout as part of our works on the Harlow North to Centre Sustainable Transport Corridor. 

This closure will be in place for two nights, between the hours of 8pm to 5am, on Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd June 2025. This closure is needed for kerb installation and civil works on North Gate.

Please note that there will be no access for vehicles during this closure period.

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18 June 2025 Progress Update

Works on the A1331 Phase 1 continue to progress on schedule.

As well as ongoing groundwork, the Octavius team have recently completed surfacing works on the northern side of the new roundabout that connects the A133 to the A1331.

Works continue on the southern side with the roundabout expected to be fully operational in the autumn.

The latest drone footage of the project can be seen here.

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