Westcombe Park Development - Langford Road roundabout construction

As part of the Westcombe Park development project in Heybridge, a new roundabout is being constructed next to Langford Road, just south of the old Langford rail bridge. This roundabout will connect to a new relief road, making it easier for drivers to bypass the centre of Heybridge by travelling between B1022 Broad Street Green and B1018 Langford Road, crossing Maypole Road.

Significant progress has already been made on building the relief road and roundabout. We anticipate the developer will be ready to carry out the final road connections to the roundabout in summer 2025. This will involve temporary traffic lights for about three weeks, followed by a full closure of Langford Road which is proposed from week commencing 21 July to early September, timed during the school holidays when traffic is usually lighter.

During this period, the contractors will realign Langford Road and remove the old road. The extensive earthworks required during this phase account for the length of the closure required.

Once the realignment has been completed Langford Road will reopen, and shortly after, the roundabout will be fully operational. This will provide access to the entire length of the new Heybridge Relief Road, named Jubilee Way (B1020).

This new route from Broad Street Green to Langford Road is expected to greatly reduce the current traffic issues in Heybridge and Maldon, making travel smoother and more efficient for everyone.

Please be advised that these arrangements are provisional, with details will be confirmed later in the programme.