Part 1Works
Supplemental powers
19Power to construct temporary tramways
1
The authorised undertaker may, if it considers it necessary in consequence of any road works executed or proposed to be executed in a road along which an authorised road tramway is constructed—
a
remove or discontinue the operation of the authorised road tramway, and
b
lay, maintain and operate in or near to that road a temporary tramway instead of the authorised road tramway.
2
The powers conferred by this section may only be exercised with the consent of the roads authority but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3
The provisions of section 58 (Traffic signs and priority) shall apply in relation to temporary tramways laid under this section as they apply in relation to authorised road tramways.
4
In this section “road works” has the same meaning as in Part IV of the 1991 Act.