Part of Hartlepool road closed to traffic over structural fears at house

Hartlepool Borough Council confirmed in a statement on Tuesday, October 20 that a stretch of Caledonian Road in the town has been closed to traffic due to structural fears at a property there.

Investigations will take place at the privately-owned property, the council said, with highways officials at the authority closing the road as a precaution.

Kieran Bostock, the council’s Assistant Director for Place Management, said in a statement on Tuesday: “We are working as quickly as possible to establish the condition of the property.

"The road closure is a necessary precaution whilst these investigations are ongoing. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and follow signed diversions that have been put in place.”

A short stretch of the road, north of its junction with Oakland Avenue, has been closed in both directions, pending the inquiries taking place at the property.

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