Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Prohibition or Restriction of Traffic
A126 including Southbound slips, West Thurrock
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 vehicles from travelling along the A126 (Link Road From Lakeside Interchange Off A13 To West Thurrock Way) as per schedule One to the Order.
2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Nationwide Traffic Solutions to carry out pest control works on the bridge.
3) The alternative routes are as per the schedule.
4) The Order will come into force on the 7th April 2025 at 22:00hrs. Works are currently scheduled to take place nightly between 7th April 2025 and 26th April 2025 between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/?GB142581300. 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.
Schedule One
| Location | Diversion | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Southbound off slip from A126 to Fenner Road Roundabout | Continue south on A126, Lancaster roundabout, A126 northbound, A126 off slip |
Phase 1 - Part 1 - 7th April 2025 to 12th April 2025 (5 nights) |
| Southbound on slip from Fenner Road Roundabout to A126 | Fenner Road Roundabout, Fenner Road, Burghley Road, Pilgrims Roundabout, Arterial Road westbound, Arterial Road Roundabout, West Thurrock Way, Lancaster Roundabout. |
Phase 1 - Part 2 - 14th April 2025 to 16th April 2025 (2 nights) |
| A126 southbound between the off slip and on slip | Southbound off slip, Fenner Road Roundabout, southbound A126 on slip. |
Phase 2 - 16th April 2025 to 18th April 2025 (2 nights) |
| A126 northbound between the off slip and on slip | Northbound off slip, Fenner Road Roundabout, northbound A126 on slip. |
Phase 3 - 18th April 2025 to 20th April 2025 (2 nights) |
Peter Wright
Head of Highways and Transport Delivery
Thurrock Council