Kirklees Council

03/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/27/2024 09:14

Road closed over safety fears following dangerous landslip

Dalton Bank Road in Huddersfield is to remain closed for a considerable time, following a landslip earlier in January.

Why is the road closed?

Since closing the road in January, Kirklees Council have been monitoring the situation, with ground investigations having taken place in March, showing continued movement in the landslip, posing a serious threat of danger to all road users.

In the interest of public safety, Kirklees Council have installed physical barriers and road signage to prevent vehicles accessing the unstable area and a diversion route is in place. Although Dalton Bank Road remains closed to through traffic, residents can access their homes from Nettleton Road and Bog Green Lane.

Under no circumstances should any of the signs or guarding be moved to allow vehicle access.

Safety concerns over illegal activity

A Kirklees Council spokesperson said:

"We have received a number of reports of motorists interfering with the traffic management system, which is both concerning and illegal. Anyone who continues to disregard the road closure is putting themselves and others in danger. Not only are these actions dangerous, but they are also causing further damage and potentially delaying progress on the repairs. Anyone found to be interfering with the road closure could face enforcement action from the police.

"We will continue to keep residents and business owners up to date with progress as the programme is developed and further testing is carried out.

"We would like to thank residents and business owners in the area for their patience and understanding during these essential works and apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Minimum disruption to residents

The council's Cleansing Team have been notified and confirmed that council operated refuse collections will continue as normal for the duration of the road closure.

Contact Highways Customer Service Care

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Contact Highways Customer Care on 01484 221000 or email [email protected] for further information about the essential works.