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Northumberland, Shadfen Bothal/Warkworth/Linton/Rothbury/Amble/Alnwick -Temporary Road Closure, to allow for works to be executed.
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
C131 SHADFEN JUNCTION TO BOTHAL BRIDGE BOTHALROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
C131 DISTRICT BOUNDARY BOTHAL BRIDGE TO
SHADFEN BOTHAL
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on the following sections in the County of Northumberland: C131 Shadfen Junction To Bothal Bridge for it entire length.
C131 District Boundary Bothal Bridge To Shadfen from its junction with C395 Pegswood Cemetery To Bothal Bank for a distance of
207 metres in a south-westerly direction.
The Order is to be effective from the 31st March 2026 until the 3rd April 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed on the 31st March 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until the 3rd April 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being C395, A1068, A196 and vice versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
Enquiries should be made to Northumberland County Council’s Contact Centre 0345 600 6400 or at https://one.network (enter the road number and road name). – Ref: 148693743.
The closure has been requested by Freedom on behalf of Northern Powergrid road closure to replace an overhead pole. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 12th day of March 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
C103 ACKLINGTON JUNCTION TO
MORWICK ROAD WARKWORTH
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the C103 Acklington Junction to Morwick Road from its junction with the C104 heading in a northerly direction for a length of 1170 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 31st March 2026 until the 7th April 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed on the 31st March 2026 between the hours of 09:30 until 15:30 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 7th April 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being B6345, A1068, C103 and vice-versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
Enquiries should be made to Northumberland County Council’s Contact Centre 0345 600 6400 or at https://one.network (enter the road number and road name). – Ref: 148807326.
The closure has been requested by Sunbelt on behalf of Openreach to test two poles. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order. DATED this 12th day of March 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
C121 LINTON LANE LINTON
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the C121 Linton Lane from its point 18 metres north-east of its junction with C121 Old Moor Stead Junction To Linton Lane Linton for a distance of 469 metres in a northerly direction in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 6th April 2026 until the 6th October 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 6th April 2026 until the 31st May 2026 during this period; however, the order will remain in place until the 6th October 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being C121, C120, A1068, C125, C121 and vice-versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly. Enquiries should be made to Northumberland County Council’s Contact Centre 0345 600 6400 or at https://one.network (enter the road number and road name). – Ref: 148003553.
The closure has been requested by Northumberland County Council for bridge repair works. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order.
DATED this 12th day of March 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
C181 SILVERTON LANE ROTHBURY
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council intends to make an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the C181 Silverton Lane Rothbury from its point at Whitton Farm in a southerly direction for a length of 625 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 5th April 2026 until the 24th April 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 5th April 2026 until the 17th April 2026 and that the road will be closed at all times during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 24th April 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being B6342, C182, C181 and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
Enquiries should be made to Northumberland County Council’s Contact Centre 0345 600 6400 or at https://one.network (enter the road number and road name). – Ref: 148592180.
The closure has been requested by Sunbelt Rentals on behalf of Northern Powergrid in order to perform excavation in the carriageway. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order. DATED this 12th day of March 2026.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
U3136 ST LAWRENCE AVENUE AMBLE
(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat Northumberland County Council have made an Order to prohibit the use by vehicular traffic on that section of the U3136 St Lawrence Avenue Amble from its junction with Kennedy Road heading in a north easterly direction for a length of 20 metres in the County of Northumberland.
The Order is to be effective from the 16th March 2026 until the 31st March 2026.
It is expected that the road will only be closed from the 16th March 2026 until the 20th March 2026 and that it will be closed at all times during this period; however, the order will remain in place until 31st March 2026.
An alternative route will be available for use whilst the TTRO is in force being Ivy Street, Leslie Drive, Saint Lawrence Avenue and vice-versa and should the need arise changes may be made to the alternative routes, where possible these changes will be signposted accordingly.
Enquiries should be made to Northumberland County Council’s Contact Centre 0345 600 6400 or at https://one.network (enter the road number and road name). – Ref: 147797991.
The closure has been requested by Sunbelt Rentals to dig out a defected road crossing. In order to minimise future disruption, other contractors may be undertaking works throughout the duration of this Order. DATED this 12th day of March 2026.
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC PATH
DIVERSION ORDER
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
ALNWICK TOWN (PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO 39)
DIVERSION ORDER 2025
The above Order was made on 12th November 2025, under section 119 of the Highways Act, 1980, and was confirmed on 25th February 2026.
The effect of the Order will be as follows:Public Footpath No 39 (Alnwick Town)
To extinguish the footpath, from a point 13 metres west of number 10 Draper Close (OS grid ref: NU 18360 11647), in a general north, northwesterly direction for a distance of 28 metres, to a point 29 metres north-west of number 10 Draper Close, then in a general north-westerly direction for a distance of 93 metres, to a point 120 metres north-west of number 11 Draper Close (NU 18269 11718).
To create a 1.5 metre wide footpath, from a point 13 metres west of number 10 Draper Close (OS grid ref: NU 18360 11647), in a general north-westerly direction for a distance of 120 metres, to a point 120 metres north-west of number 11 Draper Close (NU 18269 11718).
These details are shown on the Order map.Acopy of the Order and map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at The Lindisfarne Centre, Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick, NE66 1AU and at Main Reception, County Hall, Morpeth, during normal working hours. Copies of the Order and map may be purchased. They can also be viewed online at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/About/Maps/Public-rights-of-way. aspx. Any queries relating to the Order should be directed to
Kelly.O’Sullivan@northumberland.gov.uk
The Order comes into force on 29th April 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or on the ground that any requirement of the Act, as amended, or of any regulation made under theAct has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within six weeks from 12th March 2026 make an application to the High Court.
DATED this 12th day of March 2026
Stephen Gerrard, Director of Law and Corporate Governance, Legal Services, Northumberland County Council, County Hall,
Morpeth NE61 2EF
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF MODIFICATION ORDER
SECTION 53 OF THE WILDLIFE AND
COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
DEFINITIVE MAPAND STATEMENT
OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
FOR THE COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER (NO 12) 2025
The above Order, made on 12th November 2025, was confirmed on 25th February 2026, and will modify the definitive map and statement
for the area by:Former Alnwick District
Restricted Byway No 74 (Parish of Alwinton)
Adding thereto a restricted byway, from the U4023 road, 480 metres east of Bygate Hall Cottages (O.S. Grid Ref NU 8701 0826), in a general north-westerly direction for a distance of 760 metres, to rejoin the U4023 road, 400 metres north of Bygate Hall Cottages (NU 8644 0873).
These details are shown on the Order map. A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at the Council Offices of The Lindisfarne Centre, Lindisfarne Road Alnwick, NE66 1AU and the offices of Legal Services, County Hall, Morpeth during normal working hours. Copies of the Order and map may be purchased. They can also be viewed on line at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/about-council/ digital-maps/public-rights-way-northumberland#orders-and-notices The order became operative on 25th February 2026 but if a person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, or that of any other provisions contained in it, on the grounds that any requirement of the Act or any regulation has not been complied with in relation to the Order, he or she may within six weeks from 12th March 2026 make an application to the High Court for that purpose. Enquiries should be directed to: 07542 318322
DATED this 12th day of March 2026
Stephen Gerrard, Director of Law and Corporate Governance, Legal Services, Northumberland County Council, County Hall,
Morpeth NE61 2EF
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF MODIFICATION ORDER
SECTION 53 OF THE WILDLIFE AND
COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
DEFINITIVE MAPAND STATEMENT
OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
FOR THE COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND
DEFINITIVE MAP MODIFICATION ORDER (NO 13) 2025
The above Order, made on 12th November 2025, was confirmed on 25th February 2026, and will modify the definitive map and statement
for the area by:Former Alnwick District
Bridleway/Footpath No 2 (Parish of Callaly)
Upgrading thereto to public bridleway status, existing Public Footpath No 2, from the C174 road, 330 metres west of Callaly High Houses (O.S. Grid Ref NU 0335 0969), in a northerly and north-westerly direction for a distance of 1275 metres, to the C172 road, 295 metres north-west of Yetlington Lane Farm Cottages (NU 0292 1083).
These details are shown on the Order map. A copy of the Order and the Order map may be seen free of charge at the Council Offices of The Lindisfarne Centre, Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick, NE66 1AU and the offices of Legal Services, County Hall, Morpeth during normal working hours. Copies of the Order and map may be purchased. They can also be viewed on line at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/about-council/ digital-maps/public-rights-way-northumberland#orders-and-notices The order became operative on 25th February 2026 but if a person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, or that of any provisions contained in it, on the grounds that any requirement of the Act or any regulation has not been complied with in relation to the Order, he or she may within six weeks from 12th March 2026 make an application to the High Court for that purpose. Enquiries should be directed to: 07542 318322
DATED this 12th day of March 2026
Stephen Gerrard, Director of Law and Corporate Governance, Legal Services, Northumberland County Council, County Hall,
Morpeth NE61 2EF
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