Written question asked by David Reed (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Unadopted Roads: Snow and Ice
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what duty exists between developers and highway authorities to ensure roads on new residential developments that are subject to a Section 38 agreement are gritted and made safe during the winter weather before formal adoption takes place.
- Answer
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There is no statutory duty set out in the Highways Act 1980 that requires developers or highway authorities to carry out winter maintenance, such as gritting, on roads subject to a Section 38 agreement prior to formal adoption.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 3668
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Unadopted roads Salt Snow and ice
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- 2026-06-01 14:07:08 +0100
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