Part VII Bridges, Tunnels and Diversion of Water
81AF1 Roads authority for boundary bridges.
1
This section applies where a public road is carried by a bridge over a waterway and the bridge lies partly in the areas of two local roads authorities.
2
Where this section applies, the authorities concerned may make arrangements as to—
a
which of them shall be the roads authority in relation to that bridge;
b
the performance by such roads authority in relation to the bridge of any of the roads functions of the other authority; and
c
the making of contributions by that other authority to the roads authority in respect of expenditure incurred in the performance of those functions.
3
Where arrangements are not made as mentioned in subsection (2) above, the Secretary of State may, on the application of one of the roads authorities concerned, make a determination in respect of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) of that subsection.
4
A determination of the Secretary of State under subsection (3) above shall be binding.