Who is responsible for this road?

[Parrot of Doom]

A mile or so away theres a dirt track that leads to a sports pavillion, and 'Urmston Meadows' - a popular place for horses, cyclists, walkers, etc.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=...

The road is running south, behind the cemetary (to the right of the graves as you look at the image) and roughly in the direction of the river before turning west and running alongside the farms.

A hundred yards or so along is a sign prohibiting vehicles except for access (motorbike over car within red circle)

The road is in a dreadful state. In the first 20-30 yards its like a tank training ground, it smooths out a little bit but it isn't something you'd take a 4x4 over at speed. It isn't tarmaced, its just dirt/gravel/hardcore.

Since there is a roadsign on the road, would that indicate the council are responsible for maintaining it? If so, could I rightly complain at the condition?

Edited by Parrot of Doom on Monday 4th June 19:28

[Flintstone]

I would imagine that if you first approach the council they'll quickly tell you who is responsible as a way of avoiding liabilty themselves.

[Zeeky]

Not all public highways are maintainable at public expense but that isn't the same as the authorities not having any control over them.

As above, the LA will let you know.

[aw51 121565]

Agreed. The local authority have maps of 'adopted highways' and 'unadopted highways' - and a hell of a lot more (major landowners for one ).

[NobleGuy]

Flintstone said:

I would imagine that if you first approach the council they'll quickly tell you who is responsible as a way of avoiding liabilty themselves.

LOL! How right you are.