TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES.
REQUEST FROM THE PARISH OF ST OUEN FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ROAD TRAFFIC (ST OUEN) (JERSEY) ORDER 1979
Purpose of the Report
To amend the Road Traffic (St Ouen) (Jersey) Order 1979.
Background
On 28 May 2010 the Minister for Transport and Technical Services approved a request from the Connétable of St Ouen to pass an Order to extend the current prohibition of waiting on both sides of La Rue des Cosnets, and introduce a section of prohibition of waiting on the east side of La Rue des Marettes
However the Connétable has requested two further items to be included in the Amendment, with regard to introducing 6 feet 6 inches width restrictions on Le Mont Matthieu and La Verte Rue, L’Etacq, with the exception of allowing access to premises situated on or adjacent to these roads, or vehicles engaged in road sweeping or gully cleaning.
Discussion
The request with regard to Le Mont Matthieu is considered necessary to prevent large vehicles from using the hill following remedial work to repair subsidence. The St Ouen Roads Committee are concerned that such vehicles, particularly coaches, put particular pressure on the road and could cause possible further subsidence on this winding, narrow Parish Road.
The request with regard to La Verte Rue, L’Etacq is considered necessary as this is also a narrow Parish Road with an open ditch to the side of the road over most of its length, and which is now showing signs of subsidence. With the probable future development of the “Milano Bars” site on this road, the Parish wish to control the access by heavy vehicles on this section of the road.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the request.
Reason (s) for Decision
To include in the forthcoming Amendment to the Order, 6 feet 6 inches width restrictions on Le Mont Matthieu and La Verte Rue, L’Etacq.
Action Required
The Minister to request Officers to instruct the Law Draftsman to include the above items in the forthcoming Amendment to the Order for subsequent submission to the Minister.
Written by: Technical Assistant – Traffic & Infrastructure
Approved by: Director – Municipal Services