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Temporary works on the highway

Service Outline

As highway authority consent is required from us for any temporary works on the highway, to ensure they are undertaken safely and don't cause unnecessary obstruction or disruption to people.  This includes:  
  • Making excavations;  
  • Placing private utility apparatus;  
  • Temporarily depositing building materials, rubbish or other items;
  • Using temporary traffic lights.

An individual consent is required each time any temporary works are undertaken.

More on temporary works on the highway

     

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Neighbourhood Services

PO Box 532, Manchester, M60 2LA
contact@manchester.gov.uk

0161 234 5004

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