Temporary Closure of Footpath - Laxton Footpath No 23

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FOOTPATH

 THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

(LAXTON FOOTPATH NO.23) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION) CONTINUATION NO.3 ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Secretary of State Transport in pursuance of the powers conferred by Sections 14 and 15 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 approves of The Nottinghamshire County Council (Laxton Public Footpath No.23) (Temporary Prohibition) Notice 2024 (which came into force on 3rd April 2024 and was continued in force by a Continuation Order until 2nd October 2024 inclusive and was then continued by a Continuation No.2 Order until 2nd October 2025 inclusive) being extended and continuing in force until 2nd October 2026 or until completion of the relevant works, whichever is the sooner.

The Order has the following effect:-

No person shall: -

(a) proceed on foot, in the following length of Footpath at Laxton in the District of Newark and Sherwood: -

Laxton Footpath No.23, where it crosses the footbridge over the stream at Grid Reference SK 7089 6821 at the southeastern corner of Kirton Wood.

AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that during the period of restriction there is no direct alternative route available for pedestrians.

If the works are not completed within the above period, the Order may be extended for a longer period with the further approval of the Secretary of State for Transport.

The prohibition is required to protect public safety due to a dislodged bridge abutment and to allow repair or replacement to be made.

THIS NOTICE DATED THIS 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER 2025

Corporate Director of Place

Nottinghamshire County Council

County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP

For more information contact the Rights of Way office on (0115) 977 5680