East Midlands HAUCStreet Works Training for

Administrators

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Street Works Training for Administrators

Course Content

• Street Works Legislation

• Co-ordination

• National Street Gazetteer

• Streets Subject to Special Controls

• Section 58

• Notice Classification

• Works Categories

• Notice Requirements

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Purpose of the Traffic Management Act 2004

Government VisionA central part of the Government’s strategy to tackle congestion

• Appointment of Traffic Managers (within Local Authorities)

• Network Management Duty places requirement on Highway Authorities to

manage their networks effectively

• Providing for better co-ordination and control of street works

• Making Authorities’ powers over moving traffic and parking enforcement more

effective

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Street Works Legislation

• New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) still continues

• Traffic Management Act (TMA) amends, replaces and adds to

existing requirements under NRSWA

• The focus is on administration and co-ordination of works – no

change to how works are physically carried out on site

• This legislation covers the whole life cycle of works – from planning

to completion

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Areas of Impact

• Increased importance of co-ordination

• Increased powers for Highway Authority (directions & restrictions)

• Changes to noticing regime

• Changes to Section 74

• Introduction of Fixed Penalty Notice scheme

• Introduction of Permit scheme

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Co-ordinating Works

NRSWA Section 59Requires Street Authorities to use their best endeavours to

co-ordinate the execution of works

• In the interests of safety

• To minimise inconvenience to persons using the street

• To protect the structure of the street and the integrity of apparatus in it

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Co-ordinating Works

NRSWA Section 60Requires utilities to use their best endeavours to co-operate with the

street authority, and one another, in the co-ordination of the execution of works.

Co-ordination enables differences between works promoters competing for space or time in the street, to be resolved in a positive and constructive way.

Street works reduce the width of the street available to traffic, pedestrians and other users. The level of disruption caused by restricting movements will depend on the type of works and how busy the street is.

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Co-ordination Process

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Co-ordination Process

Effective co-ordination is essential to minimise traffic disruption whilst allowing promoters the necessary time and space to complete the works.

Works Promoters should recognise that the statutory notice periods are the minimum and wherever possible, longer advance notice should be given.

If changes are needed, the earlier the Street Authority informs the Works Promoter, the easier it will be for the Works Promoter to comply.

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National Street Gazetteer (NSG)

• Every Street Authority produces a gazetteer listing the streets in their area

• It is held centrally by the NSG custodian – Intelligent Addressing – on their website

• All Works Promoters have access to this website and can obtain their copy

• Each individual street has it’s own reference number – a USRN (Unique Street Reference Number)

• Additional information known as ASD (Additional Street Data) is attached to the street. ASD can include;– Reinstatement Category

– Traffic Sensitivity

– Special Engineering Difficulty

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National Street Gazetteer (NSG)

• The Street Authority is responsible for streets which are publicly maintainable and prospectively maintainable.

• Works on private streets have to be notified to the street works register (via the Street Authority), although they are not responsible for that street

• Publicly maintainable streets will generally be on the NSG• Prospectively maintainable streets will usually be for development

sites and may not be on the NSG. • Contact the relevant Street Authority for guidance on NSG

information, identification of correct USRN and for permission and guidance to raise a Provisional Street.

• See www.emhauc.org.uk for contact details of Street Authority representative

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Streets Subject to Special Controls

Categories of Street

• Protected Streets

• Streets with Special Engineering Difficulties

• Traffic Sensitive Streets

Reasons why special controls are imposedWhen planning works you need to consider

not only the nature and duration of the works

but also the effect on residents and local communities and the

importance of minimising delay and inconvenience to road users

and the need to protect structures and apparatus in the street.

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Streets Subject to Special Controls

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Traffic Sensitive StreetsWorks Promoters should not work in the carriageway of traffic

sensitive streets at sensitive times unless there is no alternative.

Depending on circumstances Traffic Sensitivity can apply to:

• Carriageway, footway or pedestrian area only

• A part or all of the street

• Certain times of the day

• Certain days of the week

• Certain days of the year

Streets Subject to Special Controls

Streets with Special Engineering Difficulties (SED)

Example of a bridge

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If SED applies, you must ensure the SA, or relevant authority is contacted at planning stage, before notices are submitted.

Streets Subject to Special Controls

Streets with Special Engineering Difficulties (SED)

Example of a retaining wall

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If SED applies, you must ensure the SA, or relevant authority is contacted at planning stage, before notices are submitted.

Streets Subject to Special Controls

Streets with Special Engineering Difficulties (SED)

Example of an embankment

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If SED applies, you must ensure the SA, or relevant authority is contacted at planning stage, before notices are submitted.

Streets Subject to Special Controls

Streets with Special Engineering Difficulties (SED)

Example of a culvert

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If SED applies, you must ensure the SA, or relevant authority is contacted at planning stage, before notices are submitted.

Section 58 Restrictions

Why Impose Restrictions?Residents and road users see roads being dug up within months of resurfacing or see roads being dug up repeatedly by different Works Promoters and conclude that there is no apparent co-ordination ofworks.

To prevent this happening, a Street Authority can limit further works in aStreet (or in a length of street) after substantial road or street works byimposing a Section 58

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Section 58 Restrictions

What are Substantial Road Works?

Substantial Road Works extend at least 30 metres continuously and:

• Reduce the width of a footpath, footway, bridleway or cycle track by

more than two-thirds, or

• Prohibit the use of the carriageway by vehicles, or

• Reduce the width of the carriageway by more than one-third

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Section 58 Restrictions

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Creating a Restriction

SA gives notice3 months

before work planned

Publish on Website

Put on Street Works

Register

Copy to other Parties

Utilities have 20 daysto respond with works planned in restriction

When the substantial roadworks are completed, the Street Authority gives a notice to the parties concerned stating that the works have been finished and the restriction is in force.

Section 58 Restrictions

STREET (INCLUDING FOOTWAY, CYCLEWAY ETC)

WORKS TYPE CAT 0,1,2 &

TS

CAT 3 & 4

NON TS

1: RECONSTRUCTED (Removal & replacement of some or all of the various layers that make up a road pavement)

5 Years 5 Years

2: RESURFACED (Removal of the running surface & its replacement to restore surface integrity & skid resistance)

3 Years 3 Years

3: OTHER SUBSTANTIAL ROAD OR STREET WORKS 1 Years 6 Mnths

COMBINATION OF 1 OR 2 PLUS 3 Higher of Figures

CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS 20 Days in all cases

IMMEDIATE WORKS (EMERGENCY & URGENT) Exempt

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Directions

Directions – Section 56, Section 56A & Section 66 • SA can direct on date and timing of works (56) – before or during

works – (If directed to work at night it is the Street Authority’s responsibility to reach agreement with Environmental Health Officers)

• Section 56A is the Power to give directions as to placing of

apparatus

• SA can direct us not to place new apparatus in a street• Section 66 “Avoidance of unnecessary delay or obstruction” 24 hour

response

• Right of appeal

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Notice Classifications

Why Notice?The notice system performs at least seven functions;

1. It is a vital component of the co-ordination process

2. It enables emergency notices, which can prompt the emergency procedures of other organisations

3. It triggers the inspection regime

4. It forms the basis of records for reinstatement guarantee purposes

5. It records who has worked at a particular location

6. It facilitates charging regimes

7. It is an essential element of the Street Authority’s responsibility for keeping a register.

The term “notification” includes notices, notifications, registrations or reinstatement, directions, responses, and cancellations

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Which works require a notice?

If the works involve one or more of the following…• Involve the breaking up or resurfacing of any street• Involve opening the carriageway or cycleway of TS streets at TS

times• Require any form of temporary traffic control as defined

in the Red Book • Reduce the lanes available on a carriageway of 3 or more lanes• Require a temporary traffic regulation order or notice, or the

suspension of pedestrian facilities• Require a reduction in the width of the existing carriageway of a TS

street at a TS time

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Works Categories & Durations

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WORKS CATEGORY

PLANNED DURATION

WORKS DESCRIPTION

IMMEDIATE – EMERGENCY

By Agreement

Works required to end, or prevent, circumstances, either existing or imminent, that might cause damage to people or property. The term includes works that do not fall within that definition but which cannot be severed from those that do. Remedial works to dangerous, defective reinstatements come in this category.

IMMEDIATE - URGENT

By Agreement

Non-emergency works required to prevent, or put an end to, an unplanned interruption of any supply or service. To avoid substantial loss to the undertaker in relation to an existing service. To reconnect supplies or services where the undertaker would be under a civil or criminal liability if delayed until after the planned notice period. This includes works that cannot be reasonably severed from such works.

Works Categories & Durations

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WORKS CATEGORY

PLANNED DURATION

WORKS DESCRIPTION

MAJOR11 Days or

More

In annual operating programmeKnown about 6 months in advanceInvolve a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

STANDARDBetween 4 and

10 Days Inclusive

Planned Works – defined by duration. No Temporary Traffic Regulation Order required.

MINOR 3 Days or LessPlanned Works – defined by duration. No Temporary Traffic Regulation Order required.

How do we decide what Notice to send?The type of notice you send depends on the Category of Works.

Works Category Selection

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Is work required to prevent or end a dangerous situation (including dangerous

defects/reinstatement)?

Is work to prevent/end an unplanned interruption to supply or to avoid

substantial loss or reconnect a supply?

Do the works have a planned duration of 3 days of less?

Are the works in the annual programme or need a TTRO* or have a planned duration

of 11 days or more?

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

Immediate Emergency

Works

Immediate Urgent Works

Major Works

Minor Works

Standard Works *Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

General Notice Rules

• Must be electronic noticing system which conforms to the Technical Specification for EToN (Electronic Transfer of Notices)

• Description must be clear and in plain English with no industry jargon• Durations are calculated in working days or calendar months• All notices should identify start and end dates so that the duration

can be calculated• The notice period starts when the recipient receives the notice, not

when it is sent• A notice shall contain only one street• A notice shall contain proposed Traffic Management details

NOTE: Notices appear on Street Authority’s websites for public information

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Notice Requirements

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Notice Requirements

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Notice Requirements Section 74

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Notice Requirements Section 74

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Other Possible Notices

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Other Possible Notices

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Notice Requirements

Early starts

The early start reference process may be implemented by some Street Authorities.

You will have to phone the Street Authority to obtain an agreement reference to gain permission for the early start before issuing the notice.

This number should then be included in the appropriate field for Agreements within the EToN system.

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Notice Requirements

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Notice Requirements

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What if it goes wrong?

• Legal requirement to notice our works accurately

• Fixed Penalty Notices £80/£120 per failure

• Section 74 charges

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Cat 0,1 Cat 2 Cat 3,4 (TS)

Cat 3,4 (not TS)

Major & Standard

£2,500 £2,000 £750 £250

Minor & Immediate

£500 £500 £250 £100

Summary

• Street Works Legislation

• Co-ordination

• National Street Gazetteer

• Streets Subject to Special Controls

• Section 58

• Notice Classification

• Works Categories

• Notice Requirements

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