Public Footpath AW16 (Part) in Newbottle - Temporary Closure

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
(PUBLIC FOOTPATH AW16 (PART) – NEWBOTTLE)
(TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Northamptonshire Council have made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along that length of Public Footpath AW16 (Part) in Newbottle as specified below. Private access to land or premises adjacent to the said length of footpath are unaffected.

RIGHT OF WAY TO WHICH RESTRICTION APPLIES: That part of Public Footpath AW16 to be closed commences off Main Street at point A on the map at National Grid Reference (‘NGR’) NGR SP5287 3611. The footpath then proceeds generally north of west for 27 metres to terminate at the junction with footpath AW17 at point B at NGR SP5284 3612.

The route to be closed is shown on the map by a solid black line between points A-B.

REASONS FOR RESTRICTION: The restriction is required in the interest of health and safety as the stone retaining wall supporting the public right of way is partially falling and requires maintenance intervention.

PERIOD OF CLOSURE: The Order will come into effect on 20th February 2025 and will continue in force for a period of six months. An application may be made for the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport for this Order to be extended if this proves necessary. However, the restriction specified will have effect only at such times and to such extent as is indicated by the display of notices.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: There are 2 alternative routes. Alternative route 1 commences at point A on the footway of Main Street at NGR SP5287 3611. The route proceeds north-east along the footway for 78 metres to point C at NGR SP5290 3618. The route then proceeds along footpath AW17 for 109 metres, generally west and then south to point B at NGR SP5284 3612. Alternative route 2 commences at point A on the footway of Main Street at NGR SP5287 3611. The route then proceeds generally south-west along the footway of Main Street for 98 metres to point E at NGR SP5281 3604. The route then joins the footway of Green Lane and proceeds generally north-west for 14 metres to point F at NGR SP5280 3604. The route then crosses onto the opposite side of the road for 36 metres to point G at NGR SP5279 3607. The route then crossed back across the road and proceeds north-west along the footway for 70 metres to point D at NGR SP5278 3613. The alternative route 1 is shown by a broken black line A-C-B. Alternative route 2 is shown by a broken black line A-E-F-G-D.

If you require any further information please contact the Bridge and
Highway Structures Team on 01604 529700.                   ROW/145–W

Dated this 13th day of February 2025
SARAH HALL,
Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer (Interim)