Road Resurfacing in Shipton

[NEW]  Will the whole area be closed off for the 9 days or will this be done in stages?

This resurfacing programme will legally close the road for the 9 days.

Access will ONLY be provided to emergency vehicles, statutory undertakers and those workers that are associated with the resurfacing programme.

Will we be able to drive back and forth from our property while the road is closed?

As the work involves hot asphalt and large equipment, we will be unable to allow traffic through the Road Closure. If you normally drive into or out of the Road Closure during the hours when the closure is in place, we ask you to please make alternative arrangements. In exceptional circumstances, some level of access may be considered on a case-by-case basis but only where it does not impact our ability to undertake the necessary works and where it is safe to do so.

Can I walk through the road closure?

Pedestrian access will be maintained to properties within the road closure, and you will be allowed to proceed when it is safe to do so.

[NEW] How will those residents in the affected areas that have no access via a pavement or via alternative routes gain access to their properties during the works? 

We ask residents to make alternative arrangements during a legal road closure as access will not be permitted. We appreciate this will cause some level of inconvenience, however all being well, we will not need to return for several years to resurface this road.

[NEW] Where are residents in the affected areas to park during the works?

If you usually park on the road within the Road Closure, you will need to find alternative parking nearby during the hours of the road closure. There will be no parking on the red or blue areas indicated on the map provided.

Off-Road Parking will not be affected however vehicle access will only be granted in exceptional circumstances where it does not impact our ability to undertake the work and where it is safe to do so.

There is a possibility that your vehicle may be towed out of the area if it is obstructing the works.

[NEW] What will happen to vehicles left in the affected areas for example by a visitor who has no sight of the works?

Visitors will have sight of the works as there are road closure signs installed both in and around the closure.  Any vehicles left in the closure areas are at risk of being towed.

Why can’t you do these works at night?

We always consider night working as an option, but it is often not feasible due to environmental restrictions related to noise, particularly in residential areas.

I’m expecting a delivery to my home during this period – will it get to me?

Delivery drivers are often happy to park nearby and use pedestrian access to make their delivery. Vehicle access through the Road Closure will not be possible, therefore, to avoid disappointment please consider rearranging any deliveries for after the work is finished or outside of the road closure hours.

We are a business, how will staff / customers / deliveries be able to get through?

Please encourage staff, customers, and deliveries to access the business outside of the Road Closure hours. If this is not possible, please encourage staff and customers to park nearby and use the pedestrian access. In exceptional circumstances, some level of access may be considered on a case-by case basis but only where it does not impact our ability to undertake the necessary works and where it is safe to do so.

I’m disabled and need vehicular access to my property – can this be accommodated?

 In exceptional circumstances, some level of access can be considered on a case-by-case basis but only where it does not impact our ability to undertake the necessary works and where it is safe to do so. Please call our Customer Contact Centre with details of your circumstances or, if work is already underway, please let our gateman or site manager know your circumstances and they will do what they can to assist.

We are expecting home visits from a carer / district nurse / midwife during this period – will they be able to get through?

Please let your carer / district nurse / midwife know about the road closure as they may need to allow extra time for the visit in case of delays. It is likely that vehicle access through the Road Closure will not be possible, therefore it is suggested that visitors park outside of the road closure and use the pedestrian access. Please call our Customer Contact Centre with details of your circumstances or, if work is already underway, please let our gatemen know of any expected visits in advance and they will do what they can to assist.

This road is on a bus route, what will happen to the buses while the road is closed?

[NEW] What will happen about the school bus services? How will children be collected if the school bus is unable to get through the village.

Integrated Transport and bus companies have been notified of this closure for a couple of months, and alternative arrangements should have been made. If there are any specific concerns regarding bus services, residents should contact the specific bus company for assistance.

How will our rubbish and recycling be collected with the road closed?

Your refuse collector will have been advised of the closure in advance. Often collection will take place on your normal collection day, however very early in the morning - please ensure your waste is out by 6am. You may want to check with your refuse collector for specific details.

Why does the diversion route have to go so far?

Official diversion routes that use roads of an equivalent classification will be signposted. This allows HGV’s and buses to be confident that the roads are suitable for them in terms of weight restrictions and low or narrow bridges.

How are you going to stop traffic from using the road past my house?

Official diversion routes will be signposted that use roads of an equivalent classification that are suitable for weighted vehicles such as HGV’s and buses. With regards to local traffic movements, we have no authority to stop individual road users from deciding to use alternative routes outside of the road closure.