Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. III excluded (18.3.2011) by Forth Crossing Act 2011 (asp 2), ss. 20(2), 80(2) (with ss. 69, 78); S.S.I. 2011/38, art. 2, sch.
(1)Subject to, subsections (2) and (3) below, the Secretary of State, F1. . ., may construct new trunk and other roads.
(2)Without prejudice to section 5(4) and (5) of this Act, before constructing a road other than a trunk road under subsection (1) above, the Secretary of State shall consult every local roads authority in whose area any part of the road will be situated and shall consider any objections to the road which he may receive from them.
(3)Without prejudice to section 7(3) and (5)(a) of this Act, the “other roads” referred to in subsection (1) above do not include special roads.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 19(1) repealed (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1820, arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 76(1)(3), Pt. IV (with art. 5)