Public Utilities
Coordination, Designation and Inspection
Coordination of Street Works
Street works, especially excavations, can be very disruptive to
the passage of people and vehicles and to commercial activity.
Frontages or any one else suffering disruption or delays have no
right of compensation. However it is important to minimise such
adverse consequences.
Regular meetings with the utility companies and departments
within this Council are convened to co-ordinate works so as to
ensure disruption is minimised and reasonable alternative routes
are available for traffic.
Designation of Streets
The Authority may designate streets as "protected", subject to
specified criteria. In summary, the street should carry strategic
traffic, be seriously disrupted if works were to take place, or
include structures whose integrity might be affected.
Such streets can be designated as "protected", having "special
engineering difficulties" or "traffic sensitive". There is a
procedure that must be followed to secure the designation,
including formal advice to the utilities that have apparatus in the
street.
Inspection of Road Openings
The New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 places a duty on the
Authority to inspect specified percentages of openings at various
stages in the excavation and restatement process.
Whilst the utility company undertaking the works is responsible
for the safety of road users at the site, the Authority has an
overall duty of care.
The Inspection Process
- The designated Inspector is issued with a list of those works
to be inspected.
- He/she ensures the works and their reinstatement are to the
required standards.
- His/her report is entered onto the register.
- In the event of unsatisfactory workmanship or materials the
utility company is instructed to remedy the
problem.
Related Information
Road Report
Keep one step ahead of traffic delays. Use our interactive
Road Report to find out about road works and closures
currently in operation that may affect your journey. Information is
also available on local events, major schemes and temporary traffic
signals.
Report a probem
Visit our
Report a problem page If you have any specific queries
regarding current street works, are aware of any works not listed
on this site, or just wish to give comment.
