Notice from Surrey County Council regarding temporary closure of Footpath 135, between Church Road and Petworth Road, Witley.
Witley Footpath Rights of Way Route 135, Witley
Temporary Closure Notice 2023
Surrey County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14(2) of The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers hereby gives notice that no person shall enter or proceed on foot or by any other means in the entire length of Witley Footpath Rights of Way Route 135 that extends between D151 Church Road and A283 Petworth Road. This Notice is required by Thames Water to install a valve and hydrant onto the water main and/or carry out inspections and/or maintenance works in Witley Footpath Rights of Way Route 135 that extends from its junction with A283 Petworth Road for 20m.
The Notice will come into effect on 09 January 2024 for a period of 5 days. Works are anticipated to be completed between the hours of 8am and 5pm within 4 days of this period. Advanced warning signs will be displayed and the temporary closure which is anticipated to be required for 24 hours each day, will only operate when the relevant traffic signs are displayed. Access for pedestrians, including for emergency services will be maintained to the point of works via Witley Footpath Rights of Way Route 135, D151 Church Lane and A283 Petworth Road. The prohibition referred to above will not apply in respect of anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or in accordance with any restriction or requirement indicated by traffic signs placed on the highway by or on behalf of the Police.
Kind regards
Sarah Bazley
Traffic Regulation Order Clerk
Highway Operations & Infrastructure
Surrey Highways & Transport
Tel: 0300 200 1003
Contact Us: www.surreycc.gov.uk/contacthighways