Road closure, footpath closure, speed restriction, convoy working legal order, notice

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Road closure, footpath closure, speed restriction, convoy working legal order, notice

How to guide for any applications.

Application process

The legal lead-in time for this is 12 weeks and two legal orders will be produced as part of this process.

Please note

  • when you submit your application, the information may be in any Public Notices about the works
  • if for any reason we need to check any information submitted we may need to contact you

Before you start your application

You will need to:

  • provide Works/permit reference (private works, not applicable)
  • provide a description, details and a plan of the works
  • agree to our Terms and Conditions
  • pay online (Private Works) or provide a Purchase Order number (Utility)
  • have your login details in hand

If the works relate to the laying of apparatus a separate Section 50 application will be required. 

If it relates to building materials deposited on the highway a separate Section 171 application will be required

Apply

Login to your account to start your application

Fees

The cost of a planned closure/speed reduction/convoy working is £1,450 for a road/footpath/speed restriction. Closures for emergency works (endorsed) will be processed at a reduced rate due to the shorter legal process.

•    immediate closures fee is £800 
•    expedient closures fee is £1,150

This is payable by credit or debit card/ purchase order.

Road Closures: Amendments and Cancellation fee’s

Date Changes to Legal Order £75

Cancellation of a TTRO:

  • before Public notice is served £480
  • after public notice has been served £1450 (full amount)

Cancellation of a TTRN:

  • before Public notice is served £375
  • after public notice has been served £1150 (full amount)

You will need a legal order or notice:

  • to close any road for works
  • to close a footpath and requires a specific diversion route
    • divorced footway/alleyway that is not adjacent to a carriageway
  • to temporarily reduce a speed limit for works/convoy working

Road closures for events can typically be made through the relevant local District Council through the Town Police Clauses Act.

Other information

Temporary traffic signals or lane closures

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