Department for Transport written question – answered at on 6 May 2020.
Lloyd Russell-Moyle
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers local authorities have been granted to close roads to create more cycling and pedestrian space during the covid-19 outbreak; and for how road closures can be in place for.
Rachel Maclean
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
Local traffic authorities already have powers to close roads and to make changes to their use, including making space for cyclists and pedestrians, through the use of Traffic Orders. My Department has recently published guidance for authorities on how to deal with some practical difficulties with publicising and making orders during current restrictions, for example, publication in local newspapers when these may have either closed or moved online and posting site notices. This guidance has been circulated to local authorities already and will be kept under review. It is temporary and will be withdrawn when circumstances allow. It is available on our website at
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-orders-advertising-during-coranavirus-covid-19
We will continue to consider other assistance and support that we can offer to authorities as part of our response to coronavirus and plans for restart and recovery.
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