Roads in Buckhurst Hill and Loughton are among those set to be temporarily closed in Epping Forest for roadworks.

A notice from Essex County Council in this week’s edition of the Guardian details the extent of the closures and other restrictions that may be introduced until the works and completed.

Temporary closure orders are valid for up to 18 months and the dates when works are carried out can vary.

A section of Old House Lane, Roydon, is set to be shut for eight days from April 18 for water connection works.

The road is due to be closed from 350m north-east of its junction with Epping Road for a distance of 25m in a north-easterly direction.

Smarts Lane, Loughton, is set to be closed for five days from April 19, also for water connection works.

The closure is due to apply from 80m south-east of its junction with High Beech Road for a distance of 30m in a south-easterly direction.

Pole installation works are due to shut Field Close, Buckhurst Hill, for one day on May 6.

The road is scheduled to be closed from 25m north-east of its junction with Broadfield Way for 25m in a north-easterly direction.

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