Announcements

THE BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) (PRIESTLEY ROAD, BASINGSTOKE) ORDER 2015
Notice is hereby given that Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council pursuant to arrangements made under Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 with Hampshire County Council in exercise of the powers of the said County Council and in exercise of the powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 ("the Act"), and of all other enabling powers, proposes to make the following Order:-
Reason for Order: The Council are satisfied that traffic on the road should be restricted or prohibited because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road.
Effect of Order: All traffic will be prohibited from travelling along Priestley Road, Basingstoke as directed by traffic signs. The closure is due to allow for carriageway resurfacing to be undertaken safely.
Duration of Order: The order will come into effect on 05 October 2015 for 1 Year. (Not withstanding the above it is expected the closure will be from 12 October 2015 until 12 July 2016 only)
Alternative Route: Aldermaston Road / A340 Priestley Road (East - West) Priestley Road (North - South) and vice versa, as indicated by traffic signs. The exemptions under S 87 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and The Road traffic exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and amendment) Regulations 2011 will apply to the order.
If you have any queries regarding the above please contact Phillip Marston on behalf of Hampshire County Council on 0845 603 5633.
On behalf of
Head of Commissioning and Governance
24 September 2015