AS you may recall, the new multi-million pound road junction that connects Cambridge Road with River Way was opened in a blaze of publicity by a number of councils.

But then a few days later, it closed. This time in a blaze of bollards.

A month later, it remains distinctly closed and it appears that it may well not be opening anytime soon.

A reader has told us that they have been in contact with Essex County Council and have had this response:

“Regrettably, we do not have an update just yet, but we are progressing th necessary legal matters.

“These rely on third parties to action which we are not in control of so we cannot give a definitive timescale. However, pleased be assured that this is being chased”.

Back in August, their statement was: “Following the completion of work, a technical legal issue has arisen regarding the transfer of land. 

“Unfortunately this has meant that a temporary closure has had to be put in place.

“We are working to reopen the junction as soon as possible, and in the meantime vehicles accessing Templefields can continue to do so via Edinburgh Way”.

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