Purpose

To seek authorisation to introduce a Temporary Prohibition of Driving Traffic Regulation Notice relating to sections of Nelson Avenue, Whiston to facilitate essential highway clearance works on behalf of Dutton Traffic Management Services, in accordance with statutory requirements, whilst protecting highway safety and movement.

Decision

a)       The Head of Highways and Capital Delivery authorises the necessary legal and administrative procedures required to process a Temporary Prohibition of Driving Regulation Notice, pursuant to Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The sections of road identified below and shown in the drawing numbered PT/TM/7654 shall be closed to all vehicular traffic (except emergency services), including pedal cycles, on Saturday 7th October 2023, to such an extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

(i)       Nelson Avenue, Whiston – From its junction with Lickers Lane to its junction with Drake Close.

(b)      Provide exemptions in the Notice described in the decision item (a) above to permit reasonable access to plant or premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said work and for works vehicles or any vehicles being used in connection with the police, fire or ambulance purposes and anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

Alternative options considered

Alternative traffic management techniques were considered however given the statutory requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Sign Manual 2009 (for traffic safety measures at road works and other temporary situations) and in the interest of highway and public safety, it will be necessary to conduct the works under temporary road closure conditions.