(04 Dec 2015, 12:28 pm)Andreos1 wrote However, maybe it is worth operators being proactive and finding out in advance, without having to rely on local authorities?
It took me 20 seconds to find that closure as well as a few more minutes, finding works that will cause delay or diversion to a whole range of services across the county.
If I was working for a road haulage operator or passenger transport company, I could disseminate that in moments - enabling the planning of rotas, allocations etc for the next however many weeks.
Heck, I could even speak to contacts in the local authority, build relationships with contractors or utility firms and get things moving well in advance.
Without having to wait for a phone call and be completely ignorant of the works when mentioned.
I may even get drivers involved and enable a process that would involve the sharing and recording of information, so it can be reported back to a higher level - rather than just discussed amongst themselves in the canteen.
There are road closures (that have to be applied for) that either never materialise or are significantly shorter than the notice.
It needs 'informed contact' between the contractor and the operator (or the local authority).
Of course it is sensible to make contingency plans to cover both the planned closure as well as the actual closure and then implement the appropriate 'diversions' or alternative (shuttle) buses.