Temporary road closures

Finding out about roads that are closed

As the local highways authority, Essex Highways publishes a live traffic map.

This shows live traffic, road closures, diversions and roadworks that may affect your journey.

Requesting a road closure

You can apply for a temporary road closure if you are holding a street party or special event and want to close the road.

The application process and requirements are different for street parties and for special events.

Your event is a street party if:

it's only for neighbours and residents
you only publicise it to residents
it's taking place in a quiet residential street
you are organising it yourself

Your event is a special event if:

it's a parade, procession or public event
anyone can attend
you widely publicise it, such as on social media or in a newspaper
a professional organiser is arranging it

Objecting to a road closure

If you want to object to a temporary road closure, you need to email road.closures@chelmsford.gov.uk. We will consider your objection when we make our decision.

Closing a road for a street party Find out about the application process and requirements for applying to close the road for a street party.

Closing a road for a special event Find out about the application process and requirements for applying to close the road for a special event.

View temporary road closures You can view when, where and why upcoming road closures for special events and street parties are taking place.