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Arrangements have been made to renew the signals at the junction of Valley Hill / Oakwood Hill / Roding Road, Loughton, IG10 3EJ.
Our aim is to improve the signals before they become unreliable and fail to work properly by replacing the aging poles and equipment. Upgrading the traffic signals using LED low voltage equipment will also help to reduce energy usage and our carbon footprint.
Works are due to start on Saturday 14 February 2026 and expected to take five weeks to complete.
These works will be carried out overnight between the hours of 7pm and 5am to limit the impact on local businesses and road users. Temporary multi-way traffic signals will be necessary for the duration and will incorporate temporary signalised pedestrian crossings.
It will also be necessary for a road closure to be in place for the full duration on at the junction to Roding Road. An alternative route is available via Roding Road, Valley Hill, The Meadway, Southern Drive, Avondale Drive and vice versa.
To ensure the road remains clear without obstructions, no parking restrictions will be in place from Malvern Gardens to the junction of Valley Hill.
The Clearway/no parking areas are enforceable by issuing a Penalty Charge Notice or parking tickets. In addition, if a vehicle is causing an obstruction and the owner cannot be easily identified then the owner is at risk of the vehicle being moved, by one of our specialised contractors, to a nearby safe parking place. If this were to happen the owner would be required to contact the Essex County Council contact centre on 0345 603 7631 or Essex Police on 101 who will have details about the whereabouts of the vehicle.
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Please note that dates may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation while we carry out these essential improvements.
Please check this webpage for the latest updates, and look out for other works in the area on One.Network.
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