Notice
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1)&(2)
The Surrey County Council
Public Footpath 354 (Ash)
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order 2026
On 1 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 Footpath 354 (Ash) from point A (Grid reference: 489455 151269) to point B (Grid reference: 489429 151248). Shown as a solid black line on plan reference: 3/1/54/H35.
The Order is necessary in the interest of public safety due to Network Rail engineering works.
The closure will be in operation for a period of 6 months from 2 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 alternative route for traffic from point A (Grid reference: 489455 151269) is to head north on Public Footpath 354 (Ash) for 133 metres to College Road. Then head west for 163 metres over the footbridge onto Winchester Road. Then head South on Winchester Road / Exeter Road for 320 metres. Then head east on Murrell Road for 50 metres. Then head north on Public Footpath 354 (Ash) for 141 metres to point B (Grid reference: 489429 151248).
The alternative route for traffic from point B (Grid reference: 489429 151248) will be the reverse of the route described above.
Please Note – The alternative route involves steps.
The Public Footpath 354 (Ash) Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order 2026 was made by the County Council under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Dated: 2 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. Tel: 03456 009009 or email: rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk
Files available to download
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Public Footpath 354 (Ash) (PDF)
Plan to show the temporary closure and alternative route under Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Section 14(1)&(2).