Wolsingham - Temporary Footpath Closure to Safeguard the Public from Falling

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The County Council of Durham (Public Rights of Way Footpath No.44 Wolsingham Parish) (Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2024

The above-named Order made by the Council on 19/8/2024, under section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and which became operational on 20/8/2024 and was subsequently extended has been continued in force as approved by the Secretary of State for Transport, from 20/8/2026 until 20/2/2027 or until completion of the diversion order works, whichever is the earlier. The effect of the Order is to prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding on a section of Footpath Number 44 Wolsingham parish, from the junction with Footpath Number 43 and extending southwards for a distance of 86 metres, to safeguard members of the public from falling. An alternative route will be signed on site parallel to the closed section.

DATE: 15/8/2026

Helen Bradley Director of Legal & Democratic Services Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads Durham, DH1 5TS

Durham County Council