New Roads and Street Works Act

The New Roads and Street Works Act, and the Traffic Management Act have placed a greater emphasis on minimising the disruption caused to road users by street works. The Acts outline the need to co-ordinate works to reduce the effect on the travelling public.

We are the highways authority responsible for co-ordinating roadworks on the county's road network. Along with Darlington Borough Council, we are members of the North of England Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (NEHAUC). The committee provides a forum for highway authorities and statutory organisations (including gas, electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications and other utility companies) to discuss and review topics of mutual concern and interest.

NEHAUC uses the slogan 'Working together for the benefit of highway users', which describes the positive and constructive attitude that exists between its members.

Representatives meet three times a year to discuss issues and agree working practices.

Co-ordination meetings

All work being carried out by highways authorities and utility companies in County Durham and Darlington Borough is co-ordinated at regular meetings. Utility companies that would like to be represented at these meetings should contact our Traffic and Streetworks Manager on 03000 263 982.

County Durham planned roadworks map

Check the overview of roadworks which are currently programmed on the county's road network by utility companies and the council.

Meeting dates

List of contacts

Durham County Council

*Out of hours, contact 03000 26 0000.

Darlington Borough Council

Department of Development Services
The Beehive
Lingfield Point
Darlington
DL1 1YN

Local Street Gazetteer

Unique Street Reference Numbers (USRN) for noticing purposes are maintained on the National Street Gazetteer. The USRN for a particular street can be obtained by using our map.

For any queries relating to streets that have no USRN, please contact Network Management on 03000 267 100.

Temporary road closures

If you would like to temporarily close a road for the purposes of street works or for an event, the appropriate forms and further information is available on the application for Apply for a temporary road closure for roadworks page.

Road opening permits

Contractors wanting to excavate a highway for trial holes need to apply for a road opening permit. Please read the regulations to determine if a road opening permit is required before submitting your application.

• Apply to dig up a road, verge or pavement

Temporary traffic signal application forms

Any contractor wishing to place temporary traffic signals on a highway should use the following application form. Please read the guidance notes before completing the form.

• Temporary traffic signal application forms

Please note, where temporary traffic signals are required in an emergency, you must contact us at the earliest opportunity. A temporary traffic signal application form should be completed and submitted as soon as possible after the initial contact. If the emergency occurs out of office hours, the Highways Action Line must be contacted using the details provided.

Section 50 Licences

If you would like to install apparatus beneath the highway (gas pipes, drainage connections, electric connections etc) a licence will be required. 

• Section 50 Licences

Part N and Part R notice forms

These forms are for use by contractors to inform us about works they are carrying out. The Part N form is for advance notification of works being carried out, and also for when work begins on site. The Part R is for registration of the works after completion.

• Part N notice forms
• Part R notice forms