Following on from the conclusion of the Experimental Order to apply exemptions to the weight limit on the Coton Bridge at Nether Whitacre, Warwickshire County Council are making the order permanent.
Scheme Overview
Coton Bridge on Coton Road between Marston and Whitacre Heath has been subject to an 18 tonne weight limit order since 2022. In May 2023 Warwickshire County Council made an experimental order that provided exemptions for unladen vehicles with written authority from the County Council. This order which is due to conclude on the 9th November 2024 is to be made permanent as described in the public notice linked below.
Public Notice and Legal Orders
- Public Notice (PDF, 87 KB)
- Statement of Reasons (PDF, 68 KB)
- 18 Tonne Weight Limit Order 2022 (227 KB)
- Experimental Order (PDF, 313 KB)
- 18 Tonne Weight Limit Order 2024 (PDF, 336KB)
- Coton Bridge TRO Consultation Plan (PDF, 4.4MB)
Enquiries
Any enquiries relating to the Order may be made to Chris Gildea, Communities Directorate, Warwickshire County Council (telephone number 01926 6413496) or by email chminorworks@warwickshire.gov.uk.
Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order, or of any provision contained therein, on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.