| 41.
Surface and condition of road including
mud on the road |
No
(Except Railway Inspectorate)
Covered by Highways Act (HA). One statutory
function of highways authorities is to ensure
people able to enjoy usage of roads. There
is a specific requirement in HA s.161 relating
to deposit of mud on the road. (The condition
of the road surface at level crossings is
a matter for RI) |
| 42.
Overhanging tress and other obstructions |
Possibly
Generaly these issues are covered by Highways
Act but if the obstruction prevents safe
access/egress from the workplace then discussion/action
with the dutyholder will be appropriate.
|
| 43.
Changes to routes and expansion of roads
e.g. use of hard shoulder as carriageway |
No
Clear DfT (and agencies) remit. Highways
Agency and police play an important role.
|
| 44.
Changes to road layout, diversions and road
closures |
Possibly
Matters for Highway Authorities and Police.
Traffic Regulations Orders issued by Highway
Authority. Designers should consider the
safety of those carrying out changes. |
| 45.
Speed limits, signage etc (for placing signs
see 32 above |
No
Both employees and MOP affected. Statutory
function of other Departments. Traffic Signs
Regs and the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter
8 detail signing and site layout requirementsWhen
introducing temporary speed limits in relation
to road works the Police and Highway Authority
must be consulted by the principal contractor.
|
| 46.
Entrance Exist of workplaces |
Possibly
There may be knock on effects to internal
road systems. Planning permission will normally
be required which will involve LAs. CDM
will apply to construction sites. |
| 47.
Road Partially completed e.g. house building |
Possibly
Depends on when hand over takes place and
actual issue involved. Even prior to hand
over may still be a “road” under
the Road Traffic Act s.192. |
| 48.
Re-routing of public rights of way e.g.
footpaths |
No
(Except Railway Inspectorate)
This is a matter for the local highways
authority. (Except where level crossings
are concerned) |
| 49.
New roads and improvement schemes |
Possibly
Routes, capacity and layout are matters
for the highway authority but CDM Regs likely
to apply. |
