La Route Orange: Temporary relaxation of controls to permit resurfacing of sections during the summer holidays 2022

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A decision made on 22 July 2022

Decision Reference: MD-INF-2022-461		Public
Subject: Temporary relaxation of controls to permit resurfacing of sections of La Route Orange during the summer holidays 2022
Report Title: Temporary relaxation of controls to permit resurfacing of sections of La Route Orange during the summer holidays 2022		Public
Decision(s): The Minister approved a temporary relaxation of the controls laid down in the Government of Jersey Directions for the Control & Management of Streetworks (2008) to allow resurfacing and associated works on La Route Orange at two locations during the School summer holidays in 2022, as follows – - Location No. 1 – 50m east of the junction with Le Chemin de Maudelaine to La Moye School - Location No. 2 – 50m west of the Red Houses junction to approx 55m west of the junction with Le Clos des Sables.
Reason for Decision(s): Route Orange is a Class 2 route, as defined by the Government of Jersey Directions for the Control & Management of Streetworks (2008). The impact of the scheme is high and significant works with a highway roadworks impact of this level would not normally take place during the summer months. However, there are good reasons for deviating from the policy for these essential Highway Maintenance works.
Resource Implications: There are no new financial and/or manpower implications arising as a consequence of this decision.
Action Required: Department to take necessary action.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for Infrastructure
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):