Article 6 Power to alter layout of streetsI1

England and Wales

(1)

The undertaker may alter the layout of any street specified in columns (1) and (2) of Schedule 2 to this Order in the manner specified in relation to that street in column (2) 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 or in connection with the authorised works alter the layout of any street in or adjacent to which any authorised works are constructed or to be constructed 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, footway, cycle track or verge within the street,

(b)

alter the level of any such kerb, footway, cycle track or verge, and

(c)

reduce or increase 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.

(3)

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

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 6 in force at 26.8.2005, see art. 1