Rainsford Road, Coval Lane and Broomfield Road, Chelmsford - road surface improvements
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View of Broomfield Road in Chelmsford prior to the works
About the works
Machine surfacing improvements are scheduled for Broomfield Road, Rainsford Road and Coval Lane in Chelmsford, a key route in the city. These works will enhance the road condition, improving journeys for residents and businesses.
Temporary closures will be required overnight, with 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 is due to start on 12 May and will take place overnight in phases, between the hours of 8pm and 5am with the support of both temporary road closures and temporary traffic lights.
Roads will be clear at other times to allow normal traffic flows to resume.
The team will endeavour to carry out the noisiest works before 11pm each night, with quieter activities continuing for the remainder of the shift. Traffic management will be adjusted throughout the programme to minimise the amount of time spent in front of individual properties. Residents located within a road closure will be supported to gain access to their driveways, however please be aware that delays may occur depending on activities taking place and whether materials have set. No access will be permitted to through-traffic when road closures are in place.
Appropriate diversions will be in place and, when appropriate, Bus Gates will be temporarily suspended overnight.
Pedestian access will be maintained throughout these works.
Provisional dates (may be subject to change)
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Works and proposed traffic management
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PHASE ONE:
Night of 12 May 2025
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Temporary closure of Broomfield Road
Lane reduction on Rainsford Road/Coval Lane/Duke Street junction, managed by temporary traffic lights.
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Night of 13 May 2025
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Temporary closure of Broomfield Road
Lane reduction on Rainsford Road/Coval Lane/Duke Street junction, managed by temporary traffic lights.
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PHASE TWO:
Night of 14 May 2025
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Temporary closure of Coval Lane
Lane reduction on Rainsford Road/Coval Lane/Duke Street junction, managed by traffic lights.
Coval Lane Car Park:
- Please be aware that the last entry into Coval Lane Car Park will be at 8pm when the road closes.
- Crews will be on site to assist vehicles that remain in the Coval Lane Car Park, however due to the location of the work please be aware that delays should be expected, and may be lengthy when exiting the car park as the team will be working at the exit.
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| Night of 15 May 2025 |
Temporary closure of Coval Lane
Lane reduction on Rainsford Rd/Coval Lane/Duke Street junction overnight managed by traffic lights.
Coval Lane Car Park:
- Please be aware that the last entry into Coval Lane Car Park will be 8pm.
- Crews will be on site to assist with vehicles that remain in the Coval Lane Car Park, however please be aware that due to the location of the work delays should be expected when exiting the car park.
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PHASE THREE:
Nights of 20 and 21 May 2025
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Temporary closure of Rainsford Road between the junction with Parkway and the junction of Coval Lane/Duke Street/Broomfield Road. |
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 road closure is in place.
Map of proposed phasing:
Blue - Phase one
Green - Phase two
Orange - Phase three
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 specialised 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.
Coval Lane Car park
Access into and out of Coval Lane car park will be affected during certain work activities (refer to table above). During these shifts we ask that drivers pay particular attention as to the access and exit arrangements and delays will occur.
Passenger transport
Bus operators will be informed of the work programme so they can consider adjustments to their services as 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