John Whittingdale recently had a meeting with Julie Martyn, Highways Area Manager for Mid Essex, to discuss road transport issues.
In particular, they discussed the roadworks on the A414 through Danbury which will necessitate the closure of the road for 12 weeks from 11th April. John was keen to ensure that those wanting to get to local schools or businesses would be able to do so and that work would be carried out as quickly as possible. Ms Martyn assured John that the works would be carried out throughout daylight hours from Monday to Saturday and that diversions would be well signposted. In addition, Ms Martyn briefed John on the work to be carried out at the top of Maldon High Street which will lead to a ten week closure from 5th January. Here too, work will go on over 6 days a week leaving Saturday to minimise the disruption for shoppers.
