Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 16A
The Surrey County Council
Public Footpath Nos. 50 and 51 (Epsom and Ewell)
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order 2024
On 9 May 2024 Surrey County Council will make the above mentioned Temporary Order, the effect of which is to:
For the period 13 May to 9 June 2024 prohibit all traffic on foot or by any other means from entering or proceeding along that length of Public Footpath No. 50 (Epsom and Ewell) from its junction with Ashley Road (grid reference 521644 158634) south for 155 metres (to grid reference 521624 158480).
Suggested alternative route: from point A proceed generally south west on Ashley Road and private tracks then generally south east on private tracks to point B.
For the period 30 May to 1 June 2024 prohibit all traffic on foot or by any other means from entering or proceeding along that length of Public Footpath No. 51 (Epsom and Ewell) from its junction with Tattenham Corner Road (grid reference 521869 158582) south west, south east and south west for 190 metres (to grid reference 521866 158421).
Suggested alternative route: from point C proceed generally north west along Tattenham Corner Road to point A, then generally south west on Ashley Road and private tracks and generally south east on private tracks to point D via point B.
The Order is required to enable a special event, the Epsom Derby, to go ahead safely, and to enable the safe construction and dismantling of temporary facilities at the racecourse before and after the event. The closure will be in operation from 13 May 2024 to 9 June 2024. 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.
The 'Surrey County Council Public Footpath Nos. 50 and 51 (Epsom and Ewell) Temporary Prohibition of Traffic Order 2024' will be made by the County Council under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Dated: 2 May 2024
Katie Stewart, Director of Environment, Infrastructure and Growth
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 Nos. 50 and 51 (Epsom and Ewell) Temporary Closure Order Plan A (PDF)
Map showing the section of Public Footpath Nos. 50 and 51 (Epsom and Ewell) subject to a temporary closure order. Plan A showing closure from 13 May to 9 June. -
Public Footpath Nos. 50 and 51 (Epsom and Ewell) Temporary Closure Order Plan B (PDF)
Map showing the section of Public Footpath Nos. 50 and 51 (Epsom and Ewell) subject to a temporary closure order. Plan B showing closure from May 30 to 1 June.