Request a road closure | Kirklees Council

How to request or object to a road closure, diversion routes, permanent and temporary closures, closures for demonstrations, parades and street parties.

How to request a road closure

You will need to tell us:

the location
dates the closure is required
type of work to be carried out
a plan of the diversion route.

The cost of a closure is at least £962 for 4 weeks, but could be more depending on the duration of the closure.

Permanent closure of roads and footpaths

A highway can only be permanently closed to implement a valid planning permission project or if it is no longer needed for public use.

Temporary closure of roads and footpaths

At least 9 weeks notice is required unless it is an emergency.
The cost of a closure is at least £962 for 4 weeks, but could be more depending on the duration of the closure.
This is normally due to streetworks or roadworks being carried out by a utility company (such as British Telecom, Transco or Yorkshire Water).
Temporary closures can be in effect for a period of from 1 day to 18 months.
A diversion route should be signed for you to follow.

Cancellations

- Cancellation. Where a request to cancel a TTRO is received within two weeks of the start date then the full cost of the TTRO will be payable. Where a cancellation request is received with more than two weeks notice then a reasonable charge for costs incurred by Kirklees Council may be charged, and you will be advised of the relevant amount. Cancellation requests must be in writing to tma.permits@kirklees.gov.uk.

Events and parades

Closures for events and parades can only be granted with the written agreement of the Police , Metro (West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority) and the council.
All of the council's costs involved in organising the closure must be paid by the event organiser.
All required signage as agreed with the council (including diversion route signage) must be organised and paid for by the event organiser.
For larger events up to three months are needed to properly organise and coordinate them.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations are not dealt with by the council. The Police must be contacted so they can make required arrangements.