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, intends to make an Order the effect of which is to:

• prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Victoria Avenue between its junctions with Regent Close and Morelands Avenue

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Cadent Gas to carry out replacement of the gas mains.

3) The alternative route for northbound vehicles will be Lodge Lane, Connaught Avenue and Long Lane and vice versa for southbound vehicles.

4) The Order will come into force on Tuesday 3 January 2023 at 8am and will be in force continuously until Friday 20 January 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.