Article 19 Level crossingsI1

Subject to paragraph (3), the level crossings specified in columns (1) and (2) of Schedule 7 (replacement and closure of level crossings) are stopped up and discontinued.

Subject to paragraph (3), upon the stopping up and discontinuance of each of the level crossings referred to in paragraph (1), any right of way over the part of the street specified in relation to it in column (3) of Schedule 7 is extinguished to the extent specified, by reference to the letters shown on the street plans, in column (3) of that Schedule.

Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not take effect with respect to each of the level crossings specified in Schedule 7 until the new street to be substituted for it, which is specified in column (4) of that Schedule, has been constructed and completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the highway authority and is open for use.

Any person who suffers loss by the suspension or extinguishment of any private right of way under this article is entitled to compensation to be determined, in case of dispute, under Part 1 of the 1961 Act.

This article is subject to article 33 (apparatus and rights of statutory undertakers in stopped up streets).