Public notice

1) The Borough Council of Thurrock, in exercise of their powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other powers, has made an Order the effect of which is to:

• prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Crofton Avenue in its entirety
• prohibit any vehicle from parking at any time along the east and west kerb lines of Crofton Avenue from a point approximately 10m north of the junction with Bellmaine Avenue for a distance of approximately 40m in a north direction

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Thurrock Council to carry out carriageway and footway reconstruction.

3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles will be eastbound on Bellmaine Avenue, Hawthorne Road and westbound on Lyndhurst Road and vice versa for southbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents.

4) The Order will come into force on Monday 15 May at 8am and will be in force continuously until Friday 26 May 2023 at 5pm. It only applies to those days and times when indicated on site by the presence of the appropriate traffic signs in accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

5) It is expected that the works will be completed within the above times, however the Order will continue in force for a period not exceeding 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner.

6) If the works are not completed within 18 months, the Order may be extended for a longer period with the approval of the Secretary of State.