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 These fall into two classes:
- unplanned (ie: emergencies); and
- planned.
Unplanned Closures - These are often instigated by the Police as a result of a physical barrier (eg: accident, fallen tree, floods, snow). We have various contracts to deal with these problems which include emergency response arrangements.
The Area Highway Teams can be contacted at any time (24 hours) to deal with emergencies.
Planned Closures - Closures arranged by the Council are normally for works to be carried out by Statutory Undertakers (Gas, Electric, Water etc) or by the Council. Planned Closures depend upon various considerations such as the width of a particular road compared with the extent of the roadworks. Health & Safety Regulations, covering the safety of both the travelling public and the workforce carrying out the roadworks, are of prime importance.
With all planned closures, notices are posted locally which include details of the signed diversions if needed.
We consult local Town & Parish Councils, affected businesses and frontage owners on all planned closures.
See:
Out-of-Hours Emergencies
Roadworks
Public Notices of Highway Closures |