Landslip roadworks on the A1086 between Blackhall and Horden

Over recent months we have made repeated assurances that we would maintain pressure on the council and the public utility companies to carry out repair works to make the A1086 between Blackhall Colliery and Horden safe for public use following a landslip in the area last year. 

We also made a commitment to publish all relevant information on this blog, on a monthly basis at least (please see posts dated 30 April 2014, 25 April 2014, 26 March 2014, 18 February 2014, 10 January 2014, 17 December 2013 & 3 December 2013 for further information).

We contacted the council's highways section yesterday for a further update and although there isn't a great deal to report on developments we thought it best to publish whatever information we have received.

Below is a verbatim copy of the council's emailed response:

I can advise I received the  design from our Consultants on Friday, for approval.  I have reviewed this today and have a number of comments that need addressing prior to formal DCC approval of the finalised design.  I will update you asap on the timescale for re-submission of the finalised design.

For your information the design should not impact on existing PU apparatus and I will just need to inform the relevant companies of our proposals.

If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me.

While we acknowledge that public safety must always come first we will continue to press for works to be carried out as soon as they can and we will publish all relevant information received.