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Northam Footpath 25 temporary closure


ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

(FOOTPATH NO. 25, NORTHAM)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

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

From:  Friday 5 December 2025

To:      Thursday 4 June 2026

No persons shall proceed on the section of the affected path except for access to land or premises on or adjacent to that length 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 right of way affected:

Footpath No. 25, Northam between Pier House and Nassau Court.

Northam Footpath 25 temporary closure map

The alternative route is via Merley Road, between Pier House and behind the holiday park.

The closure is necessary due to sea wall defence works.

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

Dated:             11th day of December 2025

Meg Booth
Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport

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