«short_address» 18 December 2020 «postcode»

Dear Resident/Business Owner

Advance notice of surface water alleviation scheme - Road,

We would like to make you aware the Highways are planning to carry out drainage improvements from Monday 4 January 2021 on a section of Abridge Road. This will involve working systematically from east to west along Abridge Road past the Chigwell Lane junction towards High Road.

During this time activities will include identifying drainage pipe lines and utility services through trial hole investigations and undertaking jetting activities and drainage surveys using CCTV. Old drainage pipes and gullies will be replaced, new kerbs will be installed and existing ditches will be regraded. Some vegetation clearance will be needed to support these activities. The works are due for completion by the end of February, providing weather is suitable and no unexpected issues arise.

To support the drainage improvements there will be periods when the existing traffic lights will be turned off, replaced by temporary traffic lights to manage traffic flows at the junction. Initially we expect three way temporary traffic lights will be required to manage traffic flows however this will be reduced to two way lights during February when the works location move to the west side of the junction towards High Road. Traffic management will be adjusted according to the activities being carried out and we therefore encourage drivers to allow additional journey times and to always observe on- site signage. Pedestrian routes will be available during our works with access to properties maintained throughout, although there may be temporary delays depending on activities being carried out.

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We appreciate these works may cause temporary noise and inconvenience to local residents and businesses for which we would like to apologise.

To keep you informed about our plans you can visit our webpage to find out more information as details become available. Visit: www.essex.gov.uk/highwayschemes choosing the link for ‘Abridge Road, Chigwell – Surface water alleviation scheme’.

Updates will be reflected on site signage and one.network, you can also visit the @essexhighways twitter feed. If you have general highways enquiry you may contact customer service team via the online form: www.essex.gov.uk/enquiries, or for urgent highway matters call: 0345 603 7631. Please note that the work programme may be subject to change if the works are affected by poor weather or if unforeseen issues arise. We would like to thank you in advance for your co-operation while we carry out these essential works.

Yours sincerely

Essex Highways