Sometimes works on the highway, or some large deliveries, require a road to be closed temporarily to general traffic. Such closures require a Traffic Regulation Order issued by the Highway Authority.
If you wish to hold a street party or run an event on the public highway (a marathon or a procession for example) you must also have the approval of the Highway Authority and should contact the traffic co-ordinator who will consider your request. At least eight to ten weeks notice is required and for some events up to three months will be needed in order to organise them properly.
A temporary road closure can only be granted with the written agreement of the Police.