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New Roads and Streetworks Act

This page is intended to be used by utility companies and their contractors to assist in the co-ordination of roadworks within Cheshire. The information contained is specific to the implementation of the New Roads and Street Works Act -1991 and Traffic Management Act - 2004 and is not aimed at the general public.

General Information

The New Roads and Street Works Act and Traffic Management Act have put a new emphasis on minimising disruption to the road user. This involves sets of procedures that ensure all works are 'co-ordinated' to minimise possible disruption. The Council is the Highway Authority responsible for the co-ordination of all roadworks on the County's roads.

Section 58 and 58A Schedules

Under Section 58 and 58A of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the execution of street works may be restricted for periods of 6 months, 1 year, 3 years or 5 years respectively, following the completion of substantial roadworks or streetworks.

The aim is to provide an opportunity for utility companies to carry out their works either before or during the works and prevent future excavation to the newly laid road surface.

The following spreadsheets contain Section 58 and 58A Notice information for the areas named. Subject to the exemptions of the Act and Regulation under it, no street works may be executed for a period of 6 months, 1 year, 3 years or 5 years respectively  without the written consent of The Council.

Adopted Roads Gazetteer

The List of Street Gazetteer contains all highways which are maintainable at public expense (commonly referred to as "adopted roads"). This list has been prepared using the best available information from records, at the time of publication. To view the "List of Streets Gazetteer" please use the link below.

Please Note: Acceptance of the terms and conditions of using the gazetteer is required during the use of this link.

Roadworks in Cheshire

To view the latest information about roadworks taking place in Cheshire please use the link below.

View Cheshire Roadworks (includes Council and Utility Company works).

Where to find us

Cheshire West & Chester Council,
County Hall,
Chester,
Cheshire CH1 1SF

Maps of Cheshire West and Chester

  • Tel: 0300 123 8 123
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