They state the closure of Footpath 8 in between Victoria Road and Elizabeth Way is wearing down gain access to for their dogs to take pleasure in green field space where they can be let go the lead.
John Salisbury and his partner Lucy May, of Trowbridge, said they have actually utilized the walkway for the previous 15 years.
But when they utilized the path today, they discovered a notification stating it would be briefly closed from July 1 up until January next year.
“I’m extremely angry about it,” said Mr Salisbury, 56, who copes with Lucy, 55, in Islington.
“The notification was dated May 23 however just increased a week earlier on Monday (June 26).
“They are expected to provide 28 days’ notification to shut the walkway however they put the notification up and backdated it.
“They are gradually eliminating our access to green space bit by bit. It is all a bit unneeded. The just field that is safe is the one by the church at The Knapp.
“We could take the dogs to the Southwick Country Park but then we would have to drive there.”
The momentary closure is to make it possible for specialists to start deal with building the facilities for 151 brand-new houses for Bellway’s Weavers Meadow advancement at Hilperton.
Just a couple of weeks earlier, some residents grumbled when specialists removed hedgerows throughout the bird nesting season to give way for the brand-new housing.
Mr Salisbury and Ms May routinely utilize the walkway to walk their 2 dogs, Betty, a 13-year-old Patterdale, and Bruce, a 17-month-old Staffie Cross.
Cllr Caroline Thomas, Cabinet Member for Transport, said, “A momentary closure of Footpath 8 in Hilperton was available in to require from 1 July. There is a diversion path in location utilizing Footpath 54 along Elizabeth Way.
“The closure is presently in location for 6 months to make it possible for the surrounding land to be established for housing, in addition to the associated energies works. Once the works are total, the walkway will be restored along its legal line.
“We apologise for any inconvenience that the temporary closure may cause.”
The closure and the diversion path will be plainly shown by traffic indications while the work is happening for the Weavers Meadow housing advancement.
The council says gain access to will be preserved where possible although hold-ups are most likely due to the nature of the works.
