Essex: New M25/A12 link road opens as minister hails promise of ‘faster journeys’
A new section of road that links the eastbound M25 to the A12 in Essex junction will ease congestion in Brentwood, Chelmsford and the surrounding areas, says the government. Thousands of motorists are set to “benefit from faster, smoother and safer journeys following an upgrade to a key junction of the M25” after the opening […]
Thurrock: Injunction will continue to prevent disruptive illegal protests
An injunction which prevents protestors from blocking roads and vehicles at key fuel terminals and filling stations in Thurrock has been extended until 2029. It names 26 protestors, who have previously been involved in disruptive protests in the borough. Under the terms of the injunction, the named protestors are prevented from blocking roads, stopping vehicles […]
MP blames delays to A127 improvements for stopping businesses coming to Essex
The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford, Bayo Alaba, has warned that delays to vital improvements on the A127 are stifling economic growth and deterring investment in the city as the cash-strapped Government considers their affordability. Essex Live reports that over a year has passed since Essex County Council submitted a Strategic Outline […]
Brentwood: Removal of cobbles that ‘gave the high street character’ criticised
The decision to remove Brentwood high street’s cobble stones and replace them with asphalt has had something of a mixed reaction. Essex County Council was told earlier this year that the cobbled high street in Brentwood has been described as a deathtrap due to poor repair and maintenance, says Essex Live. The town’s cobbled road surface […]
Essex: Multiple closures on A12 planned for major resurfacing project
The A12 in Essex will be the subject of multiple closures this week as major roadworks are carried out in various locations. There will be closures beginning today (Monday August 18) and lasting for most of the week. National Highways has said that they will be carrying out “essential” resurfacing works on the A12 between […]
National Highways nears completion of M25 J28 improvements
National Highways has said that its M25 junction 28 scheme in Essex is nearing completion, with finishing touches being applied before the end of the summer. Before then agency is ‘tie-ing in’ the dedicated loop road between the M25 anticlockwise and the A12 eastbound with the mainline M25. To do this while still avoiding full […]
Braintree District Council urges government to reconsider decision to cancel A12 widening scheme
Braintree District Council has urged the government to reconsider Tuesday’s decision to cancel the A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening scheme. Councillor Graham Butland, Leader of Braintree District Council, said: “We are hugely disappointed by the government’s decision to cancel the A12 widening scheme. It’s a project we’ve consistently championed as it’s essential to improving safety, […]
Car carrying mattress and fridge on its roof stopped on M11
And finally… a driver in Essex was stopped by police on the M11 for transporting a fridge, mattress and foldable table on the roof of their car. The driver was stopped when Essex Police spotted the equipment held on by ‘a very thin rope’. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We didn’t realise we’d have to […]
Essex: Traffic lights on damaged bridge accrue £367,000 bill
More than £365,000 has been spent running traffic lights on a bridge damaged five years ago, the BBC can reveal. The bill has been accumulated by National Highways on Severalls Lane bridge that runs over the A12 in northern Colchester, Essex. The structure was closed five days after the UK went into lockdown in March […]
Essex: A120 in Harwich to be reduced to 50mph
Overnight works will take place this summer on the A120 in Essex between Horsley Cross roundabout and Parkeston ahead of plans to introduce a 50mph speed limit. National Highways have confirmed that the eight-mile stretch of road will now have a new reduced limit. This comes after lobbying by Harwich councillor Ivan Henderson who previously described the section between Horsley […]