Orchard Close - Temporary Closure due to Footpath Improvement & Duct Installation Works

The County Council of Durham (Orchard Close, Crook) (Temporary Footpath Closure) Order 2026

The Council proposes to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, to prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding on the following length of footpath. A 150 metre length of footpath from the rear of Aldi, extending westward to the A690 West Road, Crook to enable footpath improvement and duct installation works to be undertaken. An alternative route will be available to pedestrian traffic from the eastern side of the closure from Croft Street, east onto Elliott Street then north and west onto A690 West Road leading to the access to Orchard Close, to the western side of the closure and vice versa. The maximum duration of the Order is 6 months. The proposed works are required from Monday 26/10/2026 and for the duration of the works anticipated to be around 33 days. On occasions, alternative dates for the closure may be necessary and these will be signed on site accordingly.

DATED: 9/10/2026

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