Notice
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1)&(2)
The Surrey County Council
Public Bridleway 68 (Leatherhead)
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order 2026
On 08 October 2026 Surrey County Council made the above-mentioned temporary order, the effect of which is to prohibit all traffic on foot or by any other means from entering or proceeding along that length of Public Bridleway 68 (Leatherhead) from point A (Grid reference: 513337 152332) to point B (Grid reference: 513347 152112). Shown as a solid black line on plan reference: 3/1/51/H29.
The Order is necessary in the interest of public safety due to bridge repairs and maintenance.
The closure will be in operation for a period of three months from 12 October 2026 or until completion of the works, if earlier. That period can be extended by the Secretary of State for Transport if required.
The temporary closure will only be in operation when appropriate road traffic signs are displayed on site by the County Council or an authorised person acting on its behalf. Access to properties will not be affected.
The suggested alternative route from point A (Grid reference: 513337 152332) for equestrians and cyclists is to head north on Bridleway 68 (Leatherhead) for 430 metres then generally south on Byway 104 and 101 (Leatherhead) and 98 (Wotton) for approximately 1,362 metres then follow Bridleway 99 (Wotton) north east then south east then east for 420 metres. Then head north on Bridleway 100 (Wotton) for 460 metres to point B (Grid reference: 513347 152112).
The suggested alternative route from point A (Grid reference: 513337 152332) for pedestrians is to head west on Footpath 89 (Leatherhead) then head generally south on Byway 101 (Leatherhead) and 98 (Wotton) for 718 metres, Then head south east on Footpath 99 (Wotton) for 188 metres, then continue east on Bridleway 99 (Wotton) for 123 metres. Then head north on Bridleway 100 (Wotton) for 460 metres to point B (Grid reference: 513347 152112).
The alternative route from point B (Grid reference: 513347 152112) will be the reverse of the above. The Private means of access to premises is exempt from the closure.
The Public Bridleway 68 (Leatherhead) Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order was made by the County Council under Section 14(1)&(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Dated: 09 October 2026
Lucy Monie, Director – Highways, Transport and Network Management
Any enquiries relating to this notice should be directed to: Countryside Access Team, Surrey County Council, Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BQ. Telephone: 03456 009009 or email: rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk
Files available to download
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Public Bridleway 68 (Leatherhead) (PDF)
Plan to show the temporary closure and alternative route under Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Section 14(1)&(2).