Public notice

1) The Borough Council of Thurrock, in exercise of their powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other powers, intends to make an Order the effect of which is to:

• prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Wharf Road between its junctions with Corringham Road and Salisbury Avenue
• prohibit any vehicles from parking at any time along the east and west kerb lines of Wharf Road between its junctions with Corringham Road and Salisbury Road
• temporarily revoke the eastbound-only travel on Copland Road
• temporarily revoke the northeastbound-only travel on Rectory Road
• temporarily revoke the southwestbound-only travel on Hadfield Road
• prohibit any vehicles from travelling along Wharf Road from its junction with Copland Road for a distance of approximately 342m in a south direction
• prohibit any vehicles from parking at any time along the east and west kerb lines of Wharf Road from its junction with Copland Road for a distance of approximately 342m in a south direction

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Thurrock Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing.

3) The Order will come into force on Sunday 11 August 2024 at 8am. Works are currently scheduled to take place Sunday 11 August and again on Sunday 18 August between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Exact dates will be specified on https://one.network/?tmi=GB32776899

It only applies to those days and times when indicated on site by the presence of the appropriate traffic signs in accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

4) The alternative route for southbound vehicles will be Corringham Road eastbound, and Copland Road and vice versa for northbound vehicles. The alternative route to Rectory Road will be the diversion above and then Hadfield Road, Fairview Avenue and Rectory Road and vice versa. The works will be completed in two phases, with no alternative route available for the second phase, however access will maintained residents.

5) It is expected that the works will be completed within the above times, however the Order will continue in force for a period not exceeding 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner.

6) If the works are not completed within 18 months, the Order may be extended for a longer period with the approval of the Secretary of State.