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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 September 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 September 2017. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Traffic Lights: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to include the ability to charge for the installation of mobile traffic lights in his proposals to allow local authorities to reclaim income from constructors for disruption to roads.

Answer

Utility companies, contractors and other works promoters already have to pay for mobile traffic lights and any other traffic management equipment that may be required for a particular work site. Not all works need mobile traffic lights.

My Department published a consultation on lane rental on 2nd September. Lane rental allows local authorities to charge for works on the busiest roads at the busiest times. Charges are set to reflect the cost of congestion and disruption to road users rather than the type of traffic control used, and can be up to £2,500 per day.

The consultation is open until 28th October. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-of-lane-rental-schemes-for-roadworks

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8950
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Construction Fees and charges Local government Roads Traffic lights
Link
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