Works location and photos
About the scheme
As part the planning permission granted by Maldon District Council for the Westcombe Park housing development (application 15/00419/OUT and APP/X1545/W/19/3230267), a new relief road will be constructed between Langford and Broad Street Green in Heybridge.
Countryside properties are responsible for the works and will be employing Walsh Contracting and FM Conway to carry out construction activities on their behalf.
How it may affect you
Roadworks will be carried out in phases, with traffic management reviewed and adjusted where necessary according to the activities being undertaken. Advertised dates may be subject to change if the programme is affected by poor weather or if unexpected issues arise.
Langford Road
Construction of a new roundabout commenced in 2024 on the site adjacent to Langford Road, just to the south of the old Langford Bridge.
Clearance of vegetation from the sides of the existing road raised concerns with the road alignment and embankment slopes. As a result, a temporary speed limit has been introduced for extra protection, with additional signage being installed until permanent improvements are completed.
The proposed new road alignment is being designed to significantly improve safety, including the introduction of vehicle restraint barriers. This will involve a period of single lane traffic flow controlled by traffic lights, to keep everyone safe while the required earthworks take place to build the new embankment.
Once the new roundabout has been constructed and ready to take traffic, the developer is planning to tie in the northern and southern legs of the new roundabout to the existing road. This is proposed during the school holiday period 2025 to minimise disruption, after completion of an approved design. If all goes well with the initial stage of the works, a period of road closure will be required to tie in the new road and reopen it to traffic as quickly as possible.
We will continue to post information as we receive updates from the developer as their work proceeds, including dates of changing traffic management.
Maypole Road
A left right staggered junction has been constructed on Maypole Road, which will eventually form part of the relief road between Langford Road and Broad Street Green.
Remedial works were carried out to Maypole Road during August 2023. This has been completed however temporary traffic management remains in place on sections of Maypole Road to ensure that traffic flows safely through the area. A reduced speed limit remains in place.
Broad Street Green
A new roundabout has been constructed at Broad Street Green. Traffic management on this roundabout was removed on the 21 July 2023 to allow normal movements around the roundabout.
Further information
Please note that the programme may be subject to change as the works progress.
Countryside properties will be responsible for informing local residents and businesses of key information and changes as they arise. Details will be reflected on this webpage when arrangements have been confirmed.
For details about other roadworks in the area please visit: One.Network and the @essexhighways twitter feed.
Contact details
If you have any questions or comments about the works, please send your enquiry to westcombe-park@devcomms.co.uk or call the team on 0800 080 3174.
Further information on the scheme, including the latest Development Update can be found on the webpage www.westcombe-park.com.