Wharf Road, Chelmsford – road surface improvements

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Works location and photo

About the works

Machine surfacing improvements are scheduled to for Wharf Road, Chelmsford. Activities will include removing and renewing the road surface and adjusting manholes and gullies as necessary.

These works will enhance the road condition, improving journeys for residents and businesses.

How it will affect you

Work will take place from Wednesday 20 August to Friday 22 August 2025 with the support of overnight road closures on Wharf Road from the Junction of Navigation Road.

The team will be working between the hours of 8pm and 5am. Diversions will be in place when the road closure is operational as no through traffic will be permitted during this time.  As a traffic sensitive site, restrictions will be removed during the daytime to allow normal traffic flows to resume.

Please be aware that the exit to both the car parks located on Wharf Road will be closed during working hours. Those exiting the car park will be redirected back through the car park to exit onto the A1099.

Drivers are urged to take additional care, check signage and use appropriate diversions during road closures as no through traffic will be permitted when a road closure is in place.

Further information

The programme may be subject to change due to poor weather or unexpected issues. Residents and businesses will be kept updated via this webpage and site signage. 

For details about other roadworks in the area please visit: One.Network