FAQs

Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO) and Temporary Traffic Regulation Notices (TTRN) are the legal Notices that enable local authorities to manage road works and other situations where a road closure or restriction on traffic is needed. TTRNs are for emergencies when there is no time to advertise the Public Notice in the local newspaper.  

As part of our annual review of fees and charges, the new fees for TTROs are £1,800. The fee increase for TTROs will come into effect from 1 April 2024. This increase will cover the cost of creating and processing the orders and sharing them publicly which is a requirement within the Regulations. The fees for TTRNs will be unchanged and will remain at £880.

The fee for TTROs and TTRNs contributes towards the cost of the network management function which effectively manages road works and keeps congestion to minimum levels. They also let us put money back into local roads and transport projects.

Yes. However, it is utility companies or street works promoters that apply for TTROs and TTRNs, not residents. When a resident group or forum organises a charity event, the legal Orders are processed under different legislation and there is no fee for these instances.

The time varies, however a TTRO can be in force for up to 18 months and a TTRN for up to 21 days.

TTROs are published in the Thurrock Gazette and on the Council’s website. In most instances a copy of the Public Notice is also attached to lamp columns in the vicinity of the roads affected. TTRNs are not published in the newspaper due to the urgent nature of the TTRN.