"The traffic chaos caused by the Cadent works at Tarpots has exposed just how fragile Castle Point’s road network is," she said. Co-ordinated - Essex Highways and Cadent said the works were carefully planned (Image: Newsquest)Mr Williams added Cadent had ensured access remained available to businesses and residents throughout the closure. Essex Highways said it must observe Cadent’s statutory right to carry out the works and this was done through a "fair, regulated and co-ordinated" process. "While we are responsible for maintaining the county's road network, we do not have the authority to prevent utility works. "This is because utility companies have a statutory right to access and maintain their networks."