Working on Roads

You should always consider the impacts of your works on the public and.

You cannot work on some roads during major events and at certain times of the year.

Wayleaves allow you to install infrastructure in properties or land owned by others and have ongoing access it to carry out work.

Apply for an emergency or temporary traffic regulation order to close a road or footpath.

You must apply online to place temporary traffic signals on the highway.

Apply for a licence to operate a MEWP on public road or footpath.

Apply to operate a crane on a public road or pavement.

Apply for a licence to operate a tower crane over adopted highway.

You will need a permit to place a skip on the highway.

You will need a permit to place scaffolds or hoardings on the highway.

Apply to work on public roads and footpaths without placing apparatus.

You will need a street works (section 50) licence to place or retain apparatus on the highway.

You will need a Highways Act 1980, Section 177 licence to construct or alter a building that projects over the highway.