PART 3STREETS

Power to alter layout, etc., of streets13

1

The undertaker may, subject to paragraph (3), for the purposes of constructing, operating and maintaining the authorised development, enter onto and alter the layout of, or carry out any works on, any street whether or not within the Order limits and, without limiting the scope of this paragraph, the undertaker may—

a

alter the level or increase the width of any kerb, street, footpath, footway, cycle track or verge or central reservation;

b

make and maintain passing place(s);

c

increase the width of the carriageway of the street by reducing the width of any kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track, verge, or central reservation within the street;

d

reduce the width of the carriageway of the street;

e

execute any works to widen or alter the alignment of pavements;

f

execute any works of surfacing or re-surfacing of the street; and

g

execute any works necessary to alter existing facilities for the management and protection of pedestrians.

2

The undertaker must restore any street that has been temporarily altered under this article to the reasonable satisfaction of the street authority.

3

The powers conferred by paragraph (1) must not be exercised without the consent of the street authority.