Spring Lane Bridge Closure

Spring Lane Bridge

Later this year, provisionally early August onwards, Essex County Council (ECC) will be replacing the bridge in Spring Lane. This bridge has been deteriorating for some time and subject to a weight limit. Engineers now believe replacement is the only viable option. The proposed replacement will be programmed for a 28 week duration, which will require the road to be closed at the bridge for the entirety of the scheme. A temporary footbridge will be available for cyclists and pedestrians.

The new structure will be designed to modern standards and have a design lifespan of 120 years. Whilst ECC appreciates the existing bridge is a particularly nice form of structure, it is not fit for use and will pose a risk to all users if the issues with it are not addressed. Nonetheless, they are looking at ways of incorporating the design of the existing bridge into the new structure; however this is in the early stages and subject to budgetary constraints.

A12 Diversions 14th - 17th February

Work will start tonight (Tuesday 14 February) between Junctions 27 and 29 of the A12 near Colchester.  Atkins will be carrying out this work on behalf of the Highways Agency, and the work involves bridge works and some resurfacing, weather permitting.

Atkins will be working between the hours of 8pm and 6am for 3 nights, northbound on the A12 on Tuesday night (14 February) and southbound on the Thursday and Friday nights (16 and 17 February). During these works the A12 will be closed in one direction only between junctions 27 and 29, with traffic diverted via Colchester on the via the A1232, A133, and A1124 through Colchester.

If you have any queries about this or any other works by the Highways Agency or its contractors, please contact the Highways Agency Information Line (HAIL) on 0300 123 5000. This number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the benefit of members of the public.

Chitts Hill - Emergency Closure

Essex Council have announced the emergency closure of Chitts Hill for approximately 100m either side of the level crossing in order to repair faulty high voltage cables. Works are expected to last up to 4 days and so the road may not be reopened until Tuesday/Wednesday 23rd/24th November. The picture shows the location of closure and alternative route via Eight Ash Green (click for larger picture).

Advance notice closures are normally announced on the village website at http://www.westbergholt.net/road_closures.htm

Update on New A12 Junction for North Colchester

Work has been proceeding apace and the 2nd-3rd October road closure is going ahead as scheduled in order to connect the link roads to the A12 (see website for detail). The new junction will serve an area of redevelopment land to the south of the A12, in the vicinity of the Weston Homes Community Stadium, and will enable the development of
residential areas and other mixed uses. It will form a direct link between the A12 and
the new Northern Approaches Road (Phase 3), and also serve the relocated BP Services and the proposed Park & Ride. The full news update can be downloaded from our website here.

Update on New A12 Junction for North Colchester

An update on this project, which will necessitate some overnight closures of the A12 Colchester Bypass in July, is now available on our website here.
The new junction will serve an area of redevelopment land to the south of the A12 in the vicinity of Weston Homes Community Stadium, enabling the development of residential areas and other mixed uses.
It will form a direct link between the A12 and the new Northern Approaches Road, and serve the relocated BP Services and the proposed Park and Ride.

Road closure update

Spring Lane at Eight Ash Green will be closed for carriageway repairs for 5 (or more) days from 6th April.  A diversion will be in place via Heath Road, Wood Lane and Halstead Road.  Read more about road closures here.