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Barriers Closure FAQ's

Winter can bring tricky road conditions, especially on the Churchill Barriers. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions.

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List of available Barrier Closure Questions

Do you put up signs on the approaches to the barriers, so that drivers get an early warning and can turn around?

How are the closures managed and enforced?

How can I find out about current conditions and the likelihood of the barriers being closed?

How do you decide monitoring intervals?

How do you know when to start monitoring and checking conditions at the Barriers?

How do you make the decision to close the Barriers?

How do you tell people that the barriers are being closed?

I was expecting a review update at 3am – but the notification didn’t come out until 3.30am. Why was that?

If I think that it’s safe to cross but the barriers are closed why can’t I just drive through?

Is it safe to cross when the barriers are not closed?

What are you doing to improve conditions at the barriers so that the sea cannot come over them?

What kind of notice period do you give people?

Who makes the decision to close the barriers?

Whose responsibility is it if my vehicle gets damaged when I’m crossing the barriers?

Why do you sometimes review the barriers before you said you would?

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