Petition · past parliament
Prevent permanent closure of bridge on B571 Irthlingborough Rd Wellingborough
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The bridge was due to be reopened on 11th April following electrification of rail lines. It is now proposed for this to remain closed on a permenant basis. The Leyland Trading Estate employs some 1000 people . Businesses are affected together with the Town Centre
No discussions or notices have been given by Network Rail who still display signs informing the bridge is to re-open on 11th April. This is also confirmed on Highways Agency website. This is all incorrect and the entire area is blighted with road closures rendering it impossible for Emergency Services to reach the Leyland Estate within reasonable timescales. OBJECTIONS MUST BE IN BY 14th MARCH. PLEASE SIGN, CIRCULATE ASAP to assist in a public enquiry
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because granting a road closure order is the responsibility of Northamptonshire County Council and not the UK Government or Parliament.
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Timeline
| 14 Feb 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Feb 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Feb 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.