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Darlington - Temporary Speed Limit & Footway Closure for Resurfacing Works

DL2•Published 30/10/26
Darlington & Stockton Times • 

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DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

(TEMPORARY SPEED LIMIT AND FOOTWAY CLOSURE) ORDER 2026

MERRYBENT, DARLINGTON

Darlington Borough Council intend, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make an Order under the provisions of Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, the effect of which will be:

TEMPORARY 30MPH SPEED LIMIT

From the west side of the motorway bridge westwards to the western boundary of 107 Merrybent

TEMPORARY FOOTWAY CLOSURE

North side, from the eastern boundary of 25 Merrybent westwards to the western boundary of 107 Merrybent

An alternative route will be on the south side of the road.

The Order is necessary for footway resurfacing works. The maximum duration of the temporary restrictions under this Order is 18 months commencing from 16th November 2026.

Dated: 30th October 2026

R. O’Farrell, Executive Director

Environment, Highways & Community Services Group

Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT

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