In a recent public notice, Devon County Council has announced a temporary prohibition of parking on Rifford Road, Exeter, under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This restriction is part of the County of Devon (Temporary Restriction) (Rifford Road, Exeter) (No. 4) Order 2025 and is set to commence from Monday April 7 2025, lasting for a maximum period of 18 months. However, the anticipated completion date for the works is June 13 2025.

The affected areas include sections of Rifford Road, specifically the footway and carriageway at the junction of Burnthouse Lane and Rifford Road, opposite number 94 Rifford Road. There is no alternative route provided during this period.

This temporary restriction is deemed necessary to facilitate the replacement of approximately 301.35 metres of old metallic gas mains with new plastic mains. Additionally, around 20 service pipes will be renewed or transferred to adjacent premises as part of this essential infrastructure upgrade.

For those seeking further information regarding this project, Wales & West Utilities can be contacted at 0800 9122999.

How long will the parking prohibition last? The prohibition is scheduled to last from April 7 to June 13 2025, although it may extend up to a maximum of 18 months if required.

What areas are affected by this restriction? The restriction affects Rifford Road in Exeter, particularly at the junction with Burnthouse Lane and opposite number 94 Rifford Road.

Who should I contact for more details? For additional information, you can reach out to Wales & West Utilities at the provided contact number.

For more details on this notice, please visit Public Notice Portal.