New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. Specification for the reinstatement of openings in roads. Fifth edition (Scotland). May 2023

Publication Year

2023

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Current

Abstract

Under section 130 of NRSWA, undertakers executing road works must when reinstating the road comply with specifications prescribing materials to be used, workmanship and performance standards. Covers: operational principles, performance requirements, excavation, surround to apparatus, backfill, flexible and composite roads, rigid and modular roads, footways, footpaths and cycle tracks, verges and unmade ground, compaction, ancillary activities and remedial works.

Document History

Title continued: Approved by the Scottish Ministers under Section 130 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. Supersedes "New roads and street works act 1991: Specification for the reinstatement of openings in roads. Code of practice. Fourth edition (Scotland). May 2019 (TS, 2019)". This fourth edition has been approved by The Scottish Ministers for use in Scotland only. Comes into operation on 1 October 2023 and replaces the fourth edition in Scotland. For Wales see: Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways. 2nd edition (National Assembly for Wales, 2006). For England see: New roads and street works act 1991: Specification for the reinstatement of openings in highways: code of practice. 3rd edition (England) (DFT, 2010).

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