Survey work underway on first phase of the new A120-A133 Link Road (the A1331)

Essex County Council has appointed Octavius Infrastructure to undertake detailed design work on the first phase of the new A120-A133 Link Road (the A1331).

Running from the existing A133 to a new Allen’s Farm Roundabout the ‘A1331’ is the first element of infrastructure delivery to support the creation of new homes, as part of the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community.

To enable this work, Octavius Infrastructure will be undertaking preliminary investigations and surveys on the site at the A133 Colchester Road/Clacton Road CO7 7BA from Slough Lane in the west up to Tye Road in the east.

During these works, there will be an off-peak traffic management system in place, with alternating lane closures. The road will not be closed at any time.

The start date for these preliminary surveys and investigations is Monday 11th of March 2024. To enable these works, there will also be minimal vegetation clearance to give the team access from the A133. Traffic management will be in place as follows:

 Monday 11/3/24 to Friday 15/3/24

• Lane 1 will be closed eastbound (24hrs) including the layby. Traffic will travel in lane 2.

Monday 18/3/24 to Wednesday 20/3/24

• Lane 1 will be closed on westbound carriageway. This will only be off-peak during the day. Traffic will travel in lane 2.

Tuesday 23/4/24 to Tuesday 23/4/24

• Lane 2 will be closed in both directions, with traffic using lane 1 in each direction. This will only be off-peak during the day.