Western Esplanade, Southampton - Temporary Taxi Rank Suspension and No Waiting Restrictions due to Telecoms Works

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

THE CITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

(WESTERN ESPLANADE) (TAXI RANK SUSPENSION) (267/67)

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Southampton City Council intends to make the above Order.

1. The effect of the Order will be:

• To suspend the taxi rank on Western Esplanade from 33m east of its junction with Central Station Bridge eastwards for 65m

• To introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Western Esplanade from 33m east of its junction with Central Station Bridge eastwards for 65m

2. The Order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road. These works are for telecoms maintenance.

3. There is no alternative route.

4. The Order will come into force on 23rd November 2026 and has a maximum duration of 18 months or until the completion of the works, whichever is sooner. It is expected that the works will be complete by 29th November 2026.

For further information visit https://one.network/uk/southampton or contact Southampton Highways (Network Management) on 023 8079 8070.

Dated: 6th November 2026

Pete Boustred

Director of Transport and Planning Southampton City Council Civic Centre, Southampton SO14 7LY