News releases and highways newsletters

Station Approach road closure - Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor

On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Station Approach as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project.

As a result of these works, a road closure will take place on Station Approach in both directions between the Burnt Mill Roundabout and the Goodman House Car Park. This closure will begin at 8pm on Saturday 11th October and remain in place until 5am on Monday 13th October 2025.

Major Colchester roundabout opens with new link road on schedule

Significant step made towards new garden community for Essex residents.

A major milestone has been reached in delivering the A1331 link road for residents living in and around Colchester.

The completion of a new roundabout on the A133 supports the start of works on the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community, providing seamless access into the upcoming development for residents.

Phase one of the A1331 link road is one of the first pieces of highways infrastructure to be created for the garden community and is due to be delivered next year.

Cadent Gas utility works update - St Botolph's Circus

Ahead of starting the planned major regeneration of St Botolph’s Circus, advanced works are needed to help make sure that critical utilities will not be impacted by the works when they get underway.

Cadent Gas Ltd have a permit in place to undertake works between September and November (10 weeks).

Canvey Island - surfacing improvements in progress

Work has officially begun to upgrade the road surface on B1014 High Street/Point Road in Canvey Island to carry out much needed improvements. A section between Wall Road roundabout and Park Lane is already complete, marking a strong start to the project.

Over 62,000 drains cleared across Essex ahead of winter months

Highways crews work hard keeping roads and paths safe to reduce flooding.

A total of 62,036 drains have been cleared across Essex between 1 April and 29 August as highways crews prepare for the harsh winter weather.

Essex Highways routinely clears blocked drains to prevent flooding, which can pose significant risks to road users and pedestrians.

Extra funding from the £8 million Priority One programme has allowed Essex Highways to add two drain-clearing crews across the county this year, which will continue into next year.

Road Closures: Velizy Avenue, First Avenue Mandela Avenue, A1019 and Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019

On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on Velizy Avenue, First Avenue Mandela Avenue, and the A1019 as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project.

The contractor will also be undertaking works on Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019.

Both these series of works require road closures as detailed below.

How young people can make better travel choices as colleges return across Essex

New data shows most young people prefer walking.

Students are being asked to think about the way they travel as colleges across Essex return from the summer holidays.

The Make Your Move campaign by Essex County Council’s sustainable transport team shows the everyday benefits of sustainable travel for young adults.

This includes catching up with friends and staying fit by walking and cycling, instead of reaching for the car keys.

Langford Road, Heybridge - Progress update

As part of the ongoing improvements to Langford Road in Heybridge, developers are progressing with key activities including the installation of permanent safety barriers along the new road alignment and final verge works.

Landowners urged to cut vegetation now bird nesting season is over

Overgrown trees, hedges and ditches can quickly turn into safety concerns.

Landowners are being reminded that trees, hedges, ditches and other vegetation close to highways needs to be maintained with summer drawing to a close.

Overgrown vegetation can prevent roads and paths from being safe when wetter weather and shorter days draw near, blocking paths and restricting clear view of the highway.

Road Closure: Sainsbury’s Roundabout, Fifth Avenue – Zelenskyy Avenue A1019 and Hammarskjold Road

On behalf of Essex County Council, Bouygues UK Ltd are undertaking essential works on the Sainsbury’s Roundabout as part of the Harlow Sustainable Transport Corridor project.

As a result of these works, a nighttime road closure will take place on Sainsbury’s Roundabout from 9pm on Sunday 31st of August until 5am on Monday 1st of September 2025. To facilitate this closure, the following roads will also be closed during this period ... Read full story