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.
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 was introduced for extra protection, with additional signage installed until permanent improvements are completed.
The proposed new road alignment will 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. The majority of this work is proposed to take place 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.
Please refer to timetable of proposed events below.
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Current view of Langford Road and construction of new roundabout that will connect the new relief road to Broad Street Green.
How it may affect you
To minimise inconvenience, works will be carried out in phases, with temporary traffic restrictions varying according to activities taking place.
During the closure of Langford Road, access to properties will be possible from either side of the road closure. No vehicles will be permitted to pass through the works while roundabout connections and earthworks are being carried out.
Advertised dates may be subject to change if the programme is affected by poor weather or if unexpected issues arise.
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Provisional dates (may be subject to change)
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Proposed traffic management (may be subject to change)
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Phase one:
End June to 21 July 2025
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Temporary traffic signals on Langford Road
Carry out preparations for roundabout connections where possible to minimise the duration of a full road closure on Langford Road. |
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Phase two:
Week commencing 21 July to beginning of September 2025
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Full closure of Langford Road. This will be from point of approx. 95m north west of its junction with Langford Road Roundabout for approximately 435m in a north westerly direction.
The closure will be required to enable new roundabout connections to take place, and extensive earthworks to be carried out to realign Langford Road.
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Phase three:
Early to mid-September 2025
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Temporary traffic signals on Langford Road
Installing remaining verge works, such as street lights, signs and vehicle restraint system.
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Diversion routes during temporary closure of Langford Road
Alternative routes are available via: HGV Diversion: Maldon Road, Hatfield Road, The Street, London Road, A12, Maldon Road, Main Road, Chelmsford Road, Oak Corner, Maldon Road, Wycke Hill, Limebrook Roundabout, Spital Road, Maldon Bypass, Pond Roundabout, Heybridge Approach, Langford Road Roundabout and vice versa.
LGV & Local Traffic: Maldon Road, Witham Road, Langford Road, Station Road, Maldon Road, Blue Mills Hill, Witham Road, The Street, Maypole Road, Langford Road, Langford Road Roundabout and vice versa.
We urge all drivers to take additional care, observing road closures and diversions in place as no through traffic will be permitted during planned closures.
Passenger transport
Bus operators have been informed of the work programme so they can consider adjustments to their services throughout these works.
Further information
Countryside properties are 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.