Paragraph 138 DisputesI1

In the event of any disagreement between the undertaker and the local highway authority arising out of or in connection with this Part of this Schedule which requires the agreement of the undertaker and the local highway authority jointly or the approval of the local highway authority and which cannot be resolved within 10 business days of the disagreement, either party may request a review of the issue in disagreement by the parties giving notice in writing to their senior representatives.

The senior representatives will consider any such request and use all reasonable endeavours in good faith to reach agreement to resolve any disagreement.

Where agreement is not reached by the senior representatives within 20 business days of a request being made under sub-paragraph (1), the disagreement may be determined by arbitration in accordance with article 47 (arbitration) of this Order.