Public notice

Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)

Temporary prohibition or restriction on roads

Order number: 045, 2023

Orsett Road, Grays

1. The Borough Council of Thurrock is satisfied that it is necessary to restrict or prohibit traffic in the above road without delay because of the likelihood of danger to the public or serious damage to the road.

2. The Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers, has therefore made the following Notice:

  • prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Orsett Road between its junctions with Quarry Hill and Brooke Road

3. The purpose of the Notice is to enable Cadent Gas to carry out urgent repairs to their apparatus.

4. The alternative route for westbound vehicles will be Orsett Road eastbound, Palmers Avenue, Southend Road, Lodge Lane, Treacle Mine roundabout, Elizabeth Road, Hogg Lane roundabout, Hogg Lane, and London Road and vice versa for eastbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses.

5. The Notice will come into force immediately on Thursday 9 February 2023 and will be valid for 21 days, although the works are expected to be completed by Tuesday 14 February 2023 at 5pm. It will apply only on those days and during those times when indicated on site by the presence of the appropriate traffic signs in accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

Peter Wright, Strategic Lead – Highways Infrastructure
Publication date: 
Thursday 9 February 2023