Section 278 agreements and highway adoption

This section of the LHDG details the council’s requirements for the construction of works on the existing public highway under Section 278 of the Highways Act, including:

  • Technical details, including road safety audits and drawings (see Road Safety Audits), to enable the council to approve developer proposed highway works
  • Completing a Section 278 legal agreement, to provide for the construction of highway works;
  • Constructing and maintaining the highway works before the council takes over their maintenance; and 
  • The council’s fees and other payments relating to the construction and maintenance of the road.

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