Decision details

Traffic Calming Scheme and Weight Restriction on Branch Road and Intack lane, Mellor Brook

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Purpose:

Approval is sought for the delivery of a traffic calming scheme and 7.5t weight restriction on Branch Road and Intack Lane in Mellor Brook.

 

The proposed scheme has been brought forward to limit the traffic impact of the Enterprise Zone (EZ) on the residents of Branch Road and Intact Lane.

 

The County Council is currently constructing a link road through the EZ connecting the A59 to the A677. The County Council is intending to adopt the highway subject to securing the necessary approvals. Once this route is operational it will provide an alternative route for vehicles currently using Branch Road and/or Intack Lane.

 

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order No 25 have been complied with.

Decision:

The Cabinet approved the recommendation as set out in the report.

Reason Key: Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;

Divisions Affected: Ribble Valley South West; South Ribble East;

Contact: Neil Stevens Email: Neil.Stevens@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 534057.

Date of decision: 10/08/2017

Effective from: 16/08/2017