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Meadowfield - Temporary Footpath Closure due to Gas Main Replacement Works
What is happening?
The County Council of Durham (Burnigill, Meadowfield) (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 37 metre length of Burnigill, Meadowfield, to the front of No. 1-4 to enable gas main replacement works to be undertaken.
Throughout the period of the closure, a diversion will be available to pedestrian traffic on alternative footpaths surrounding Burnigill.
The maximum duration of the Order is 6 months. The proposed works are required from 8am on Thursday 12/11/2026 and for the duration of the works anticipated to be 2 weeks. On occasions, alternative dates for the closure may be necessary and these will be signed on site accordingly.
DATED: 22/10/2026
Helen Bradley Director of Legal & Democratic Services Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads Durham, DH1 5TS
How long will it take?
Planned start
12-Nov-2026
Estimated end
26-Nov-2026
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