Article 6 Power to alter layout of streets

(1)

The undertaker may alter the layout of any street specified in columns (1) and (2) of Schedule 3 to this Order in the manner specified in relation to that street in column (3) of that Schedule.

(2)

Without prejudice to the specific powers conferred by paragraph (1) but subject to paragraph (3), the undertaker may for the purpose of constructing, maintaining or using any authorised works alter the layout of any street within the limits of deviation or of land to be acquired; and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the undertaker may—

(a)

increase the width of the carriageway of the street by reducing the width of any kerb, footpath, footway, cycletrack or verge within the street;

(b)

alter the level or increase the width of any such kerb, footpath, footway, cycletrack or verge;

(c)

reduce the width of the carriageway of the street by forming a reserved area in the street as a stopping place for vehicles or by carrying out other works for that purpose;

(d)

replace or alter the surface or surface treatment of the street;

(e)

carry out works for the provision or alteration of parking places;

(f)

carry out traffic calming works which are of a description prescribed in the Highways (Traffic Calming) Regulations 1999^f1 and which are carried out in compliance with those Regulations;

(g)

carry out works to the street for the purpose of deterring or preventing vehicles other than vehicles permitted by the undertaker from passing along the authorised busway; and

(h)

make and maintain crossovers, sidings or passing places.

(3)

The powers in paragraph (2) shall not be exercised in relation to a highway without the consent of the highway authority, but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Annotations

Footnotes

f1: S.I. 1999/1026.