Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea

Start date: 22 July 2024
Duration: 20 weeks

Why are we carrying out the works?

We’re upgrading the old metal gas pipes along Southchurch Road with new more durable plastic pipes. The new pipes will help us to keep you safe and warm whilst reducing the likelihood of us having to come back to make repairs in the future.

How will the works affect your roads?

To carry out our works safely and maintain the traffic flow, lane closures will be in place with no side road access as we move along Southchurch Road.

Phases 1-3: Lane closure for eastbound traffic from the junction of Queensway and Southchurch Road to the junction of Christchurch Road:

• Phase 1 (3 weeks) –Sutton Road closed at the junction of Southchurch Road.
• Phase 2 (2 weeks) - Sutton Road and Bournemouth Park Road closed at the junction of Southchurch Road
• Phase 3 (2 weeks) - Southchurch Road lane closure eastbound only.

Northbound access will be maintained to access the side roads listed above.

Phases 4-9: Lane closure for westbound traffic from Tesco Express to the junction with Queensway.

• Phase 4 (2 weeks) - Belle Vue Avenue closed at the junction of Southchurch Road.
• Phase 5 (2 weeks) - Chase Road closed at the junction of Southchurch Road.
• Phase 6 (2 weeks) - Southchurch Road Lane closure eastbound only.
• Phase 7 (2 weeks) - Southchurch Ave closed southbound towards Southend Seafront.
• Phase 8 (3 weeks) - Lancaster Gardens closed at the junction of Southchurch Road.
• Phase 9 (2 weeks) – Tyrrel Drive two way traffic lights.

During these essential works, please follow diversions and plan extra time for your journeys.