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Houghtonside - Temporary Traffic Regulation
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THE CITY OF SUNDERLAND (CLOSURE OF FOOTPATHS AT HOUGHTONSIDE) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2026
Sunderland City Council gives notice that it intends to make an Orders under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is to temporarily prohibit all pedestrians along the footpaths in the Schedule below. The Order is required to facilitate works which are proposed on the or near the footpaths, namely gas main repair work. The Order will come into force on 5th November 2026. The maximum duration of the closure under the Order will be 6 months, however it is estimated that the closures will only be in operation for 11 weeks from commencement date. All pedestrians will be prohibited from the footpaths (except personnel involved in the works) until the works are completed or at such times and to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the display of traffic signs. A diversion for pedestrians will be provided via the adjacent highway network.
SCHEDULE
Closure of Footpaths
Houghtonside – its entire extent/length.
Houghtonside - the unnamed footpath adjacent to 53 Houghtonside, from its junction with Houghtonside to its junction with the A690 Subway.
Dated 16th October 2026 Patrick Melia, Chief Executive, Sunderland City Council, City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA
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