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Mortehoe Footpath 7 & 8 temporary closure


ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

(FOOTPATH NO. 7 & 8, MORTEHOE)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

NOTICE is hereby given that Devon County Council has made the above titled order.

The order came into force on Thursday 14 November 2024 and would have expired on Thursday 13 November 2025.

By direction of the Secretary of State in exercise of his powers under Section 15(5) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 the order shall continue in force until Thursday 14 May 2026 or until works have been completed, whichever is sooner.

No persons shall proceed on the sections of the affected paths except for access to land or premises on or adjacent to those lengths of path. The order will continue in force for a period not exceeding six months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner.
Public rights of way affected:

Footpath No. 7 & 8, Mortehoe from the eastern edge of The Esplanades Car Park to Challacombe Hill Road.

Mortehoe Footpath temporary closure map

The alternative route is north of the carpark adjacent to The Esplanades. The closure is necessary to complete construction related activities.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Public Rights of Way on 0345 155 1004.

Dated: 23rd September 2025

Meg Booth
Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport

Public Rights of Way
Great Moor House
Bittern Road
Sowton
Exeter
EX2 7NL