The road heads northwest as Royal Artillery Way, which skirts the northern edge of the Southend urban area.

[2] Preparatory work in 2003 led to the discovery of the Royal Saxon tomb in Prittlewell archaeological remains, a rare example of Anglo-Saxon burial.

[3] The road scheme has faced local controversy due to its location over the grave site and the loss of land from the adjoining Priory Park that would occur with its construction.

The scheme is opposed by single issue local campaign groups Parklife and Priory Park Preservation Society.

[5] At a meeting held between campaigners and Council members at the end of April 2009 it was announced that the scheme had been abandoned following its failure to receive funding from central government.