§ 24. Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Transport what regulations cover the closure at night of stretches of motorway involving diversions between junctions.
§ Mr. RidleyTemporary closure of a motorway, or section of motorway, may be effected by means of an order or notice made by the Department under section 12 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967. In an emergency the police may effect a closure under their powers in section 58 of the Act.