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Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended)

Effect of the order: To temporarily close Footpaths 26 & 28 in the District of Rochford.

The closures are scheduled to commence on 04 September 2023 to 04 March 2024 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closures are required for the safety of the public and workforce while construction of sea wall access tracks and repairs to sea wall are undertaken.

Footpath 28 Great Wakering will be unaffected from Wakering Stairs to Havengore Bridge and will remain open. Byway 30 (The Broomway) will be unaffected. Access will need to be either from the north along Footpath 28 from Havengore Bridge or via public access road from Landwick Gates.

No suitable alternative route available.

The Order will come into effect on 04 September 2023 and may continue in force for 6 months, or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. This Order may be extended by the Secretary of State if an extension is required

Date: 24 August 2023

Essex County Council

Network Assurance

A2 Annexe, Seax House,

Victoria Road South,

Chelmsford, Essex

CM1 1QH

Telephone: 0345 603 7631

Website: www.essex.gov.uk/highways