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Excavating the Public Highway

There are two pieces of legislation that govern excavation in the Public Highway.

Installation of apparatus

These types of works are conducted under the provisions of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 section 50.

Non apparatus excavation

These types of works are conducted under the provisions of Highways Act 1980 section 171.



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