Emergency closure on road into Looe amid safety concerns over wall
Cornwall Council has served a dangerous structure notice at a property on Sandplace Road and a diversion is in place
An emergency road closure has been put in place in Looe amid safety concerns about a wall.
Cornwall Council's building control team carried out an inspection of its stabiity on Sandplace Road.
Officials say a dangergous structure notice has been served at the privately owned property.
They have apologised for any disruption the diversion might cause, but say the safety of residents and motorists is their priority.
The situation is being monitored with a view to replacing the closure with traffic lights.
We're putting in place an emergency diversion after an inspection of a privately owned wall on Sandplace Road in Looe raised safety concerns about its structural stability.
Cornwall Council said: "The council's building control team has served a dangerous structure notice at the property.
"Our highways team is putting in place the closure of Sandplace Road and signs for a diversion from today (7th July 2021).
"We will continue to monitor the situation with a view to replacing the closure with traffic lights.
"In the meantime, please follow the signed diversion route.
"Any issues can be reported by calling 0300 1234 222.
"Our priority is the safety of residents and road users. We apologise for any delays and will update on progress as soon as we can".
Cornwall Council