Darlington, Temporary Footpath Closure Due To Collapsed Bridge & Repairs
What is happening?
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
(TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE) ORDER 2025
SUMMERHOUSE FOOTPATH 5
Darlington Borough Council has made an Order under the provisions of Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the effect of which will be to close:
SUMMERHOUSE FOOTPATH 5 – Entirely
An alternative route is available via Blind Lane, B6275 and vice versa.
The Order is necessary due to a collapsed bridge on the footpath and to enable the Council to evaluate and carry out any necessary repairs.
The maximum duration of the temporary closure under this Order is 6 months commencing from 7th August 2025.
Dated: 1st August 2025
D. Winstanley, Executive Director
Environment, Highways & Community Services Group, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT
How long will it take?
Planned start
7-Aug-2025
Estimated end
7-Feb-2026
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