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Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways. 4th edition
Publication Year
2020
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides guidance for all undertakers reinstating the highway, covering materials to be used, standards of workmanship and performance standards throughout all stages of works. Includes appendices and notes for guidance.
Document History
Supersedes New roads and street works act 1991: Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways: code of practice. 3rd edition (England) (DfT, 2010); Practical guide to street works (DFT, 2006) and Best practice in street works and highway works (DETR/HAUC, 2001). Came into force 10/05/2021. This edition is for use in England only. For use in Scotland, see: 'New roads and street works act 1991: specification for the reinstatement of openings in roads. Third edition (Scotland)' (Scottish Government, 2012). For use in Wales see: 'Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways. 2nd edition' (National Assembly for Wales, 2006). Statutory code of practice published under Section 71 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
Publisher Information
Department for Transport
The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
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