Notice
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14(1)
The Surrey County Council
Public Footpath 79 (Farnham)
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order 2026
On 9 July 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 79 (Farnham) from Point A (Grid reference: 485452 146650) heading north-east for approximately 187 metres to point B (Grid reference: 485552 146802). Shown as a solid bold line on plan reference: 3/1/18/H113.
The Order is necessary on the grounds of public safety due to works being undertaken on or near the highway.
The closure will be in operation for a period of one month from 13 July 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: 485452 146650) will be to head south on Old Compton Lane for 50 metres, then head north on Lynch Road for 120 metres then continue to follow Lynch Road west for 232 metres. Then head north on Broomleaf Road for 188 metres. Then follow Public Footpath 211 (Farnham) north-east for 130 metres. Then follow Public footpath 80 (Farnham) generally south-east for 246 metres. Then head south on Public Footpath 79 (Farnham) for 132 metres to point B (Grid reference: 485552 146802).
The alternative route for traffic from point B (Grid reference: 485552 146802) will be the reverse of that described above.
The Public Footpath 79 (Farnham) Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order 2026 was made by the County Council under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Dated: 9 July 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 Footpath 79 (Farnham) (PDF)
Plan to show the temporary closure and alternative route under Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Section 14(1).