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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