Announcements

Essex County Council

(B1026 Wigborough Road/Layer Road, Layer-de-la-Haye)
(Temporary 40MPH Speed Limit) Order 2012

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily reduce the speed limit to 40mph speed limit on that length of B1026 Wigborough Road/Layer Road in the Parish of Layer-de-la-Haye in the Borough of Colchester from its junction with Waterworks Close (the start of the existing 30MPH speed limit) southwards to a point 400 metres south of the existing access to Billets Farm.

The temporary speed limit is scheduled to commence 12 March 2012 for 18 months or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting, and is required for the safety of the work force and public to facilitate the reconstruction of the B1026 across The Causeway at Abberton Reservoir.

The Order will come into effect on 12 March 2012 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(A134 Magdalen Street, Colchester) (Prohibition of Right Hand Turn) Order 2012

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under Sections 1(1) and (2), 2(1) to (3), 3(2) and Part Ill to Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To prohibit vehicles travelling west from making a right hand turn from A134 Magdalen Street in the Borough of Colchester into the new access to the Magistrates Court.

Date of operation: The Order will come into operation on 12 March 2012.

Further details: A copy of the Order and plans may be examined during normal office hours at County Hall, Chelmsford CM1 1 LX.

Application to the High Court: Anyone who wishes to question the validity of the Order of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.

(Lime Avenue, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2012

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Lime Avenue in the Borough of Colchester, from a point approximately 15 metres north of its junction with Juniper Way in a northerly direction for a distance of approximately 20 metres.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 19 March 2012 for 1 month or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while works to install a overflow sewer are undertaken.

The alternative route will be via Aspen Way - Sycamore Road and vice versa.

Access for emergency service vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

The Order will come into effect on 19 March 2012 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Blue Road, Tiptree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2012

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Blue Road, Tiptree in the Borough of Colchester, from its junction with Perry Road, north for a distance of approximately 50 metres.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 21 March 2012 to 23 March 2012 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while works to install a new water connection are undertaken.

The alternative route will be via Vine Road - B1022 Maldon Road -Perry Road and vice versa.

Access for emergency service vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

The Order will come into effect on 21 March 2012 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Hythe Station Road Level Crossing, Colchester) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2012

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Hythe Station Road Level Crossing in the Borough of Colchester, for a distance of 25 metres either side of the level crossing.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 18 March 2012 between the hours of 01:00 and 07:00 and the 25 March 2012 between the hours of 01:00 and 07:00 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while level crossing maintenance works are undertaken.

The alternative route will be via Hythe Station Road Greenstead Road - Greenstead Roundabout - A134 Eastern Approach - Colne Causeway - Hawkins Road and vice versa.

Access to properties will be maintained during the closure.

The Order will come into effect on 18 March 2012 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Colchester Borough) (Waiting Restriction) (Consolidation) (Amendment No.35) Order 20**
&
(East Stockwell, George Street, Maidenburgh Street & West Stockwell Street, Colchester) (Prohibition of Motor Vehicles) Order 20**
&
(Head Street, High Street, North Hill & Middleborough, Colchester) (Bus Lane) Order 20**

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Orders under Sections 1(1) and (2), 2(1) to (3), 3(2), 4(1) and (2), 32, 35, 45, 46, 49, 53 and Part III & IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the orders:
1. To Introduce No Waiting at Any Time (Restricted Zone) restrictions on the following lengths of roads in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 1 of the 2008 Order):

Road
East Stockwell Street
Description
BOTH SIDES: From its junction with St Helens Lane to its junction with High Street.
Road
Williams Walk
Description
BOTH SIDES: From its junction with East Stockwell Street to its junction with George Street.
Road
George Street
Description
BOTH SIDES: From its junction with High Street to its junction with Maidenburgh Street.
Road
Maidenburgh Street
Description
BOTH SIDES: From its junction with St Helens Lane to its junction with High Street.
Road
West Stockwell Street
Description
BOTH SIDES: From the southern edge of No. 62 to its junction with High Street.
Road
St Runwald Street
Description
BOTH SIDES: For its entire length.

2. To revoke No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on the following lengths of roads in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 1 of the 2008 Order):

Road
Castle Bailey
Description
BOTH SIDES: the north and south length between No.'s 96 and 98 High Street for its entire length.
NORTH SIDE: From its junction with Ryegate Road eastwards for a distance of 9.2 metres across the entrance to Castle Park.
SOUTH SIDE: For its entire length.
Road
Museum Street
Description
BOTH SIDES: For its entire length.
Road
High Street
Description
BOTH SIDES: From its junction with Head Street to its junction with Queen Street.

3. To Introduce No Waiting at Any Time/No Loading at Any Time (Restricted Zone) restrictions on the following lengths of roads in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 26 of the 2008 Order):

Road
Head Street
Description
EAST SIDE: From its junction with Culver Street West, south for a distance of 26.5 metres.
WEST SIDE: From its junction with Church Street, north for a distance of 55 metres.
Road
High Street
Description
BOTH SIDES: From its junction with Head Street to its junction with Queen Street.
Road
Castle Bailey
Description
For its entire length.
Road
Museum Street
Description
For its entire length.

4. To revoke No Waiting at Any Time/No Loading at Any Time restrictions on the following length of North Hill in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 26 of the 2008 Order):

Road
North Hill
Description
EAST SIDE: From its junction with St Peter's Street to its junction with Northgate Street.

5. To Introduce No Waiting at Any Time/No Loading Mon-Sat 8am-9.30am and 4pm-6pm restrictions on the following lengths of Head Street in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 27 of the 2008 Order)

Road
Head Street
Description
EAST SIDE:
i. From its junction with Sir Isaacs Walk, north for a distance of 21 metres.
ii. From a point 89 metres north of its junction with Sir Isaacs Walk north for a distance of 12 metres.
iii. From its junction with Headgate to a point 21 metres north of its junction with Sir Isaacs Walk.
WEST SIDE: From a point 8 metres south of its junction with Church Walk, north to its junction with Church Street.

6. To revoke No Waiting at Any Time/No Loading Mon-Sat 8am-9.30am and 4pm-6pm restrictions on the following lengths of roads in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 27 of the 2008 Order)

Road
Head Street
Description
EAST SIDE:
i. From a point 54 metres north of its junction with Sir Isaacs Walk for the remainder of its length
ii. From its junction with Headgate to a point 39 metres north of its junction with Sir Isaacs Walk.
WEST SIDE: For its entire length.
Road
North Hill
Description
EAST SIDE: From its junction with Northgate Street to its junction with the High Street.

7. To introduce Parking for Disabled Badge Holder's Only 8am -10am daily restrictions on the following lengths of High Street in the Borough of Colchester as specified (restrictions to be contained within new Schedule 54B of the 2008 Order)

Road
High Street
Description
SOUTH SIDE:
i. From a point 46 metres west of its junction with Pelhams Lane west for a distance of 40.6 metres.
ii. From a point 43.5 metres west of its junction with St. Nicholas Street west for a distance of 34.3 metres.
iii. From a point 2 metres west of its junction with St. Nicholas Street west for a distance of 33 metres.
NORTH SIDE:
From a point 41.3 metres west of its junction with West Stockwell Street west for a distance of 40.4 metres.

8. To revoke Parking for Disabled Badge Holder's Only restrictions on the following lengths of High Street in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 54 of the 2008 Order)

Road
High Street
Description
SOUTH SIDE:
i. From a point 43 metres west of its junction with St Nicholas Street westwards for a distance of 33 metres.
ii. From a point 2 metres east of its junction with St Nicholas Street westwards for a distance of 33 metres.
iii. From a point 46 metres west of its junction with Pelhams Lane westwards for a distance of 40 metres.
NORTH SIDE:
From a point 42 metres west of its junction with West Stockwell Street westwards for a distance of 40 metres.

9. To Introduce No Stopping except Taxis (24hrs restriction) on the following length of Head Street in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 55 of the 2008 Order)

Road
Head Street
Description
EAST SIDE: From a point 39 metres north of its junction with Sir Isaacs Walk north for a distance of 50 metres.

10. To revoke No Stopping except Taxis (24hrs restriction) on the following length of Head Street in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 55 of the 2008 Order)

Road
Head Street
Description
EAST SIDE: From a point 23 metres north of its junction with Sir Isaacs Walk north for a distance of 16 metres.

11. To Introduce Goods Vehicle Loading Bays 8am - 6pm Mondays to Saturdays restrictions on the following length of Head Street in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Existing restrictions contained within Schedule 67 of the 2008 Order)

Road
Head Street
Description
EAST SIDE: From a point 21 metres north of its junction with Sir Isaac's Walk north for a distance of 18 metres.

12. To Introduce Goods Vehicle Loading Bays 8am - 10am daily restrictions on the following length of High Street in the Borough of Colchester as specified (Restrictions to be contained within new Schedule 67D of the 2008 Order)

Road
High Street
Description
NORTH SIDE:
i. From a point 89.5 metres west of its junction with West Stockwell Street west for a distance of 24 metres.
ii. From a point 10.6 metres west of its junction with West Stockwell Street westwards for a distance of 18.5 metres.
iii. From its junction with George Street westwards for a distance of 14.4 metres.
iv. From its junction with Museum Street eastwards for a distance of 34 metres.
v. From its junction with East Stockwell Street eastwards for a distance of 10 metres.
vi. From its junction with Maidenburgh Street west for a distance of 15.1 metres.
SOUTH SIDE:
i. From a point 7.3 metres east of the eastern side of Bank Passage east for a distance of 18.2 metres.
ii. From a point 17 metres east of its junction with Head Street eastwards for a distance of 20 metres.
iii. From a point 14.7 metres west of its junction with Pelhams Lane west for a distance of 18.9 metres.