Tilehurst - Temporary Footpath Closure Due To Duct Installation Works

WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

UNDER SECTION 14/1 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL (THE COUNCIL) INTENDS TO MAKE ORDERS AS FOLLOIWING

(FOOTPATH FROM HUSCARLE WAY TO SIMONS CLOSE, TILEHURST) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND EQUESTRIANS) ORDER 2026

The Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make an order the effect of which will be to prohibit any use of the following footpath, namely Footpath from Huscarle Way to Simons Close, Tilehurst between its junction with Huscarle Way and its junction with Simons Close.

The alternative route for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians effected by the order is via Huscarle Way, Menpes Road, Footpath from Simons Close to Menpes Road, Simons Close and vice versa.

The purpose of this Order is to enable works to take place on or near the footpath, namely for Openreach to install 4m of duct.

The proposed Order will come into effect on 13th July 2026 it is envisaged that the closure will be in place between 13th and 15th July 2026. The order shall remain in force for a period of six months or until the works are complete, whichever is the soonest.

Unless stated otherwise the above orders shall remain in force for a period of eighteen months, or until the works are complete, whichever is the soonest, they will not take effect until approved traffic signs have been erected. Final details of the closure can be viewed on One.Network

Jon Winstanley, Service Director (Environment), West Berkshire District Council, Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, RG14 5LD

Dated: 25th June 2026