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Main route to reMain closed due to landslip...
A MAIN route in Huddersfield will stay shut for some time due to a landslip.
Dalton Bank Road was closed in January for safety reasons.
Since then Kirklees Council have been monitoring the situation, with ground investigations taking place in March.
The investigations showed continued movement in the landslip, which the council says poses a serious threat of danger to all road users.
The council has now installed 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.
A spokesman said under no circumstances should any of the signs or guarding be moved to allow vehicle access.
Graham West, Service Director for Highways and Streetscene and Environment and Climate change said: “We have received several 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 unsafe, 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.”
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.