Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 1
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Accepted
Street works create widespread disruption and accessibility challenges for road and pavement users.
Conclusion
Street works are essential for many of the services we rely upon, such as running water, energy and internet access, but they can cause widespread issues for road and pavement users alike. Street works can disrupt people’s journeys, including through congestion, delays and road closures which affect drivers, cyclists and bus users. The patchy, uneven surfaces which can be left behind once works are complete, and barriers and signs left in place for excessive periods, can be problematic for road users and worsen accessibility on pavements. (Conclusion, Paragraph 21)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government acknowledges issues with street works and states that provisions already exist to address them, including regulations for charges on prolonged occupation of the highway. It notes that charges will apply to weekends and bank holidays from December 2024, aiming to encourage best practice and proportionate enforcement.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 12 September 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗