New Street / Rectory Lane, Chelmsford - road surface improvements
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View approaching the Rectory Lane/New Street Roundabout in Chelmsford
About the works
Machine surfacing improvements are scheduled for the B1008 New Street and Rectory Lane in Chelmsford, a key route to the university. These works will enhance the road condition, improving journeys for residents and businesses.
Temporary closures will be required overnight, and restrictions adjusted according to the team's location. Activities will include removing and renewing the road surface, and adjusting manholes and gullies as necessary.
Where possible, additional road maintenance works will be carried out to reduce the need for future traffic restrictions.
How it will affect you
Work will be carried out on New Street and Rectory Lane, with appropriate traffic management in place, adjusted according to activities taking place. The work will be phased to minimise the amount of time spent in front of individual properties.
Work is due to start on 8 April and continue to 17 April 2025. The team will be working overnight between the hours of 8pm and 5am, and will endeavour to carry out the noisiest works before 11pm, with quieter activities continuing for the remainder of the shift.
Provisional dates (may be subject to change)
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Works and proposed traffic management
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Stage one - From 8 April 2025
(approximiately two night shifts)
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Overnight temporary road closure on New Street
The road will be clear at other times to allow normal traffic flow.
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Stage two
(approximiately two night shifts)
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Overnight temporary road closure on Rectory Lane
The road will be clear at other times to allow normal traffic flow.
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Stage 3
(approximiately three night shifts)
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Overnight temporary road closure on Rectory Lane/New Street roundabout and approaches as required.
Access to properties within the closure points will be supported by the site team during working hours, although some delays may occur depending on activities and material setting.
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Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout.
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 closure is in place. Efforts will be made to minimise inconvenience to local residents.
Overnight Parking restrictions
On-street parking will not be possible during working hours as it will hinder the surfacing process and movement of large vehicles.
Please consider alternative parking arrangements prior to these works.
Temporary overnight parking restrictions will be enforceable, and vehicles may be relocated by a specialized contractor in the event of a breach. If this occurs, contact Essex County Council at 0345 603 7631 or Essex Police at 101 for details about the vehicle's whereabouts.
Passenger transport
Bus operators will be informed of the work programme so they can consider adjustments to their services if appropriate.
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