135Closing of by-pass

135 Closing of by-pass

135 Closing of by-pass

(1) A by-pass may be closed and the notices relating to the by-pass may be removed—

(a) if the public gate in connection with which the by-pass was constructed is removed, or

(b) if the fence of which the by-pass forms part is made rabbit proof, dog proof or marsupial proof.

(2) A person who closes a by-pass—

(a) must give notice of the closure to the appropriate roads authority before or immediately after the closure, and

(b) must take such steps as the appropriate roads authority directs to ensure the safety of persons using the road.