Badger sett surprise shuts Cumbrian road for a month
Last updated at 11:39, Tuesday, 04 September 2012
A road could be closed for up to 30 days after a badger sett was found to be undermining it.
Roads bosses have closed Whinlatter Pass, the B5292, between Braithwaite and the Whinlatter Visitors’ Centre for urgent repairs.
The road had collapsed and inspections revealed a badgers’ sett just inches from the surface.
Badger setts are protected by law, so any action needs to be agreed with English Nature, a process that could take up to 30 days.
Cumbria County Council hopes to come up with a temporary solution to reopen the road, while it applies for a licence for a permanent solution. The road remains closed to most users apart from pedestrians and cyclists.
The road is closed west from Woodlands for a 20m stretch. A signed diversion is in place.
First published at 11:28, Tuesday, 04 September 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
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