Residents often ask what issues I report to Essex Highways and how long they take to address them. Below is a full update on all the repairs I have logged so far, along with their current status. This includes everything from potholes and broken pavements to carriageway resurfacing.
Awaiting Inspection
These reports have been submitted and are waiting for Essex Highways to assess the problem.
- Pearsons Avenue, Rayleigh – Ref 2998293
- Carpenters Arms Roundabout, Rawreth – Ref 2961693
- Hambro Avenue, Rayleigh (multiple reports) – Refs 2998295, 2998296, 2998298
- Chelmsford Road, Rawreth – Ref 2998546
- Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh (multiple reports) – Refs 2998408, 2961689
- Wellington Road, Rayleigh – Refs 2998290, 2998292
- Nelson Road, Rayleigh – Refs 2998288, 2998291
- Bridleway 80, Rayleigh – Ref 2998287
These sites are still waiting for a highway inspector to visit and decide the next steps.
Jobs Raised (Scheduled for Repair)
Essex Highways has accepted these defects and raised work orders.
- Linden Close, Rayleigh – Footway – Job 2394524
- Down Hall Road, Rayleigh – Footway – Job 2394521
- Mendip Close, Rayleigh – Footway – Job 2389412
- Broad Oak Way, Rayleigh – Carriageway – Job 2394532
- Deepdene Avenue, Rayleigh – Footway – Job 2394526
These works are in the system and should appear on Essex Highways’ forward programme.
Works in Progress
Active repair work is currently being carried out.
- Teignmouth Drive, Rayleigh – Carriageway – Refs 2961684 and 2961686
These repairs are already underway and are expected to be completed shortly.
Works Completed
The following issues have been fixed and signed off:
- Rawreth Lane, Rawreth – Footway – Completed 10 Mar 2025
- Hambro Hill, Rayleigh – Footway – Completed 30 Jan 2025
- The Chase, Rayleigh – Carriageway – Completed 27 Jan 2025
- Queens Road, Rayleigh – Multiple works completed between 7 May and 8 May 2025
- Nelson Road, Rayleigh – Carriageway – Completed 7 May and 29 Aug 2025
- Industrial Estate Road, Rayleigh – Carriageway – Completed 9 May 2025
- Mortimer Road, Rayleigh – Carriageway – Completed 8 May 2025
- Durham Way, Rayleigh – Footway – Completed 8 May 2025
- Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh – Carriageway – Completed 29 Aug 2025
- Eastview Drive, Rayleigh – Footway – Completed 30 Jun 2025
- Lubbards Close, Rayleigh – Footway – Completed 26 Aug 2025
- Rawreth Lane, Rawreth – Carriageway – Completed 10 Mar 2025
- London Road, Rawreth – Carriageway – Completed 22 May 2025
- Warwick Road, Rayleigh – Carriageway – Completed 14 Jun 2024
- Helena Road, Rayleigh – Carriageway – Completed 3 Mar 2025
In addition, vegetation works on London Road, Rawreth were completed by the landowner following enforcement action.
Summary
- Total logged reports: 37
- Awaiting inspection: 13
- Jobs raised (scheduled): 5
- Works in progress: 2
- Completed repairs: 17
I will continue to monitor each of these locations and update residents as inspections take place or works begin.
