A fence could be built to mask “hideous” noise and views of the M11 after 800 trees were removed.

This week, Highways England said timber fencing was one of four options being considered for the motorway embankment in Fiddlers Hamlet, Epping Forest, before 3,000 new trees are planted in October.

Willow screening, an environmental barrier and mature trees are the other options.

One person from Fiddlers Hamlet described the motorway as an “oppressive presence” after Highways England cleared a 550m row of 40-year-old trees from the side of the road, allowing £4.7million maintenance works to go ahead.

Villagers were shocked and angry after the noise-blocking trees were removed without warning in February.

After a public backlash, Highways England and contractors Amey said a mix of young and mature trees including Hornbeam, Scots Pine and Beech will be planted in October, but people claimed the situation will be “hell” without a noise barrier or fence until then.

The agency is preparing a report on the four temporary measures with technical drawings, and reviewing them to consider affordability, impact and safety of people on the motorway.

The report is expected to be shared with MP Eleanor Laing and people in Fiddlers Hamlet this month.