Explanatory note

This Order brings into force, as respects England, a provision of Part 4 (Street Works) of the Traffic Management Act 2004 (the “2004 Act”).

Article 2 brings section 59 of the 2004 Act into force on 6th April 2015. Section 59 inserts a new section 73F into the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. This provides for the Secretary of State to issue or approve guidance to street authorities on the carrying out of inspections of street works. A street authority must have regard to the guidance when carrying out any inspections or investigatory works.