PART 3

STREETS

Street works
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1
The undertaker may, for the purposes of the carrying out of the authorised development, enter on so much of any of the streets specified in Schedule 3 (streets subject to street works) as are within the Order limits and may—
a
break up or open the street, or any sewer, drain or tunnel under it;
b
tunnel or bore under the street;
c
place apparatus in the street;
d
maintain apparatus in the street or change its position;
e
construct bridges and tunnels;
f
increase the width of the carriageway of the street by reducing the width of any kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track or verge within the street;
g
alter the level or increase the width of such kerb, footway, cycle track or verge;
h
reduce the width of the carriageway of the street;
i
make and maintain crossovers and passing places; and
j
execute any works required for or incidental to any works referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (i).
2
The authority given by paragraph (1) is a statutory right for the purposes of sections 48(3) (streets, street works and undertakers) and 51(1) (prohibition of unauthorised street works) of the 1991 Act.
3
In respect of streets for which Highways England is the street authority, the street works must be carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of Part 2 of Schedule 13 (protective provisions).
4
In respect of streets for which the local highway authority is the street authority, the street works must be carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of Part 3 of Schedule 13.