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Mains works to J8 M11
The next phase of a project to improve safety and reduce congestion on the M11 at Junction 8 near Bishops Stortford started in July.
Following completion of preliminary investigatory work, the existing A120 roundabout will now be removed ahead of the construction of a new traffic-light controlled junction.
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To support the improvement works, contractor John Sisk & Son will implement traffic management for work on the roundabout and a revised road layout, including a lane closure running on the westbound approach to the A120 Roundabout.
Cllr Lesley Wagland OBE, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Economic Renewal, Infrastructure and Planning, said: “Throughout the works we will look to minimise disruption wherever possible and we thank drivers for their patience while the works take place.”
The M11 Junction 8 scheme, led by Essex County Council, will improve access between the M11 and A120, as well as London Stansted and nearby communities. It will also reduce congestion and improve capacity on the M11 Junction 8 exit slip road and the A120. In addition, a toucan crossing will cross the A120 and new footways and cycleways will be installed, making it easier and safer to walk and cycle.
For more information about the scheme, visit: www.essexhighways.org/m11-junction-8-improvementscheme.
This is a polite but important request from North Weald and District Angling Society, requesting that Parents of children in the village please impress upon them the dangers of swimming in the golf club lakes. It should be noted that there are quite a few illnesses that can be caught from swimming in open waters, including symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting, blood poisoning (getting cuts from rocks and branches), also the dreaded POLIO has started to rear its head again. They understand it may look fun and inviting but not only is it dangerous, as a club they spend lots of money on the club waters and of course it is on private property.
Unfortunately, abuse of Essex Highways staff who are out working on the road network is all too common. In 2020, the number of these abuse incidents rose by 10%. As the school holidays get underway you may see more roadworks on the network taking place. Traditionally traffic flows are reduced due to fewer commuters or a change in work pattern, which is an ideal opportunity to get as many repairs done as possible. By avoiding the usual peak travel times this helps keep disruption to a minimum. With more traffic management likely to be on the network, Essex Highways are urging road users to plan their journey in advance and to be patient if you do come across roadworks when out and about. Traffic management is necessary to protect the travelling public and their staff, as safety is always our first priority. Essex Highways will take the necessary action to protect road users from unlawful and unpleasant behaviour. In many cases CCTV is in operation and operatives wear bodycams which enable us to record and report incidents. Road workers are working in potentially hazardous environments to make our roads better for all those who use them. Councillor Lee Scott, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance and Sustainable Transport, said: “The workers for Essex County Council and indeed all of our contractors deserve respect. “It is not acceptable to be rude or abusive to people who are going about their jobs in the same way as we all do. “Please be patient and drive carefully when you’re out near roadworks.” If you witness an incident that is a cause for concern and have dashcam or mobile phone footage, then please pass a copy to the police through the Extra Eyes website: https:// saferessexroads.org/extraeyes/extra-eyes-what-next/. This will support our efforts to help reduce abuse of roadworkers.
Race for Life Event
For the ninth year, my three daughters and myself took part in the Race for Life event on the evening of Wednesday 6th July over at North Weald Airfield. As we walked to the event, we first thought that we had the wrong day as the roads were very quiet. On arrival there was still the customary warm-up exercises and one ice cream van. The event was so quiet compared to the events that have taken place previously. The number of people taking place was so small. This year men and dogs were taking part too. It made it even more important that we were supporting the event to raise essential funds. My two eldest daughters run it but my youngest daughter walked with me. It was still a humbling experience with so many people running for loved ones and friends depicted on their banner on the back of their t-shirts, all lost to Cancer. I am sure I recall the announcer saying the Epping event had raised £19,000 in total, which is of course a lot of money. Maybe see you there next year.
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A new event summary from the Met Office shows that the UK’s recent extreme heat was far more intense and widespread than previous comparable heatwaves. This was the first time 40°C has been recorded in the UK.
A new record daily maximum temperature was provisionally reached on 19th July, with 40.3°C recorded at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, exceeding the previous record by 1.6°C. A total of 46 stations across the UK exceeded the previous UK record of 38.7°C. Many long-running stations with 100+ year records recorded their highest ever temperature, some by extraordinary margins of 3 to 4°C. Records were set overnight too, when Kenley Airfield, Greater London, recorded a new highest minimum temperature of 25.8°C.
Temperatures on both 18th and 19th July exceeded 38°C, with only two previous dates exceeding this threshold in Met Office data; 10th August 2003 and 25th July 2019. These four dates: 18th and 19th July 2022, 25th July 2019 and 10th August 2003 are the only occasions when 38°C has been recorded in the UK in observations extending back to the mid-19th century.
The Met Office’s Mike Kendon, who produced the review, said: “Temperatures on 18 July were exceptional but they moved 2 to 4°C higher on 19 July, making this date unprecedented in the context of long term climate records.
“What’s particularly notable is how much more widespread the heat was from this event than the previous two occurrences of temperatures in excess of 38°C in the UK. Temperature records tend to get broken by modest amounts and by just a few stations, but the recent heat broke the national record by 1.6°C and across an extensive area of the country from Kent to North Yorkshire and from Suffolk to Warwickshire.
“Even when you factor in the temperatures seen in summer 1976, they didn’t reach anywhere near the levels seen this week, although that was a much more prolonged spell of hot and dry weather.”
The heat resulted in the Met Office issuing its longest-range Amber warning ever, with a lead time of six days and a subsequent Red warning for extreme heat; the first such one to be issued.
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As we enjoy some hot weather, Epping Forest District Council have issued this advice to help you stay cool:-
Top tips for coping in the heat Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol Make sure you take water with you if you are travelling Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children, or animals Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen regularly and wear a wide brimmed hat, if you need to go out in the heat Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying health conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors
The ‘Memory Train’ trip is a partnership initiative between our Community, Culture and Wellbeing team, Epping Ongar Railway and Epping Open Gardens.
Around 50 people took the train ride from North Weald to Ongar and through the forest.
They disembarked at Ongar to enjoy the museum, have refreshments and take in more historical facts including details about the foot warmer house. The foot warmer house is a hut where metal containers were filled with hot water and placed under the seats for first-class passengers to warm their feet. Trains were unheated before 1920.
The day finished at North Weald for lunch. The trip provided an opportunity to reminisce, take in the beautiful views of the district’s countryside. The were able to learn from the exceptional knowledge shared by Epping Ongar Railways. Fun and laughter was had by all and due to its glowing success, plans are already in place for the next one.
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