Current disruption
Temporary closure of multi user route between Holme Lane and Stragglethorpe
Updates
July 2024
Conservation Manager at Nottinghamshire County Council said:
“The County Council has now received all of the specialist reports that it commissioned and it is understood that significant reinforcement works will be required to stabilise the embankment. The next step is to get the required works designed and costed, and this work is now underway.
"The Council has been advised that, until the embankment can be stabilised, there is a real risk that the slope could slip without warning and take a section of the greenway with it. The route will, therefore, need to remain closed until it is made safe.
"We ask that members of the public do not move the barriers that have been put in place or attempt to use the closed section, as this could put yourself and others at risk.”
March 2024
Following issues with the embankment in January, giving rise to significant safety concerns, the footpath was closed to ensure the safety of members of the public whilst the County Council awaited the outcome of surveys and tests to inform any necessary works.
Conservation Manager at Nottinghamshire County Council said:
“We understand the concerns and frustrations of the local community regarding the closure of the multi-user route between Holme Lane and Stragglethorpe.
“The County Council has commissioned geotechnical specialists to carry out surveys and tests. The first of these surveys was completed last month, and the remaining surveys and testing are scheduled to be completed next week - these are crucial in helping us understand the extent of the damage and its impact on the stability of the embankment. The outcomes will help us to determine what works need to be carried out to ensure its future stability and allow us to reopen the route.
“We ask that the public refrain from attempting to circumvent or move the barriers that have been put in place for their safety. While we are unable to provide a specific timeline for the re-opening of the route, we are working hard to ensure that it can be opened as soon as it is safe to do so.”
Emergency school closures as a result of bad weather
All schools have their own arrangements to contact parents and carers should there be a need to close the school at short notice, for example, in the event of severe weather. The decision to close a school is taken by the head teacher after considering a number of factors including the health and safety of staff and pupils, staff availability and road conditions near the school.
If a school is closed, this information should be available on the school’s website. We advise you to check with your child's school during periods of extreme weather to find out if it has been affected.
For information about any school closures, please visit the school's own website: find a school
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