Work on the Army and Navy roundabout will cease todayuntil January 5.
The scheme is creating a dedicated left turn from Parkway to A138 to provide extra capacity, ease congestion and improve flow for traffic using the roundabout, as well as pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Station Square work, including repaving pedestrian areas and widening pavements, will cease also stop during the same time period.
An Essex Highways team will be on duty all over the Christmas holiday period to respond to emergencies and monitor weather conditions requiring the gritting of Essex roads.
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