New Roads and Street Works Act
This information is for use by utility companies and their contractors to help co-ordinate roadworks within County Durham. It contains information specific to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004.
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 network operations manager on 03000 267 094.
Meetings 2018
Date and time | Location |
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Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 10.00am | Committee Room 1A |
Wednesday 8 August 2018 at 10.00am | Committee Room 1A |
Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 10.00am | Committee Room 1A |
List of contacts
Durham County Council
Function | Telephone |
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Street works notices | 03000 267 100 |
Street works coordination (East) | 03000 265 288 |
Street works coordination (West) | 03000 269 226 |
Road closure TTROs | 03000 267 095 |
Section 50 Licences | 03000 267 102 |
Traffic signals (permanent)* | 03000 267 088 |
Bridges and structures* | 03000 265 272 / 269 264 |
Street lighting* | 03000 268 113 |
Public transport | 03000 268 522 |
NEHAUC representative | 03000 267 094 |
*Out of hours, contact 03000 26 0000.
Darlington Borough Council
Department of Development Services
The Beehive
Lingfield Point
Darlington
DL1 1YN
Function | Telephone | Fax |
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Highways network management | 01325 388 796 | 01325 388 724 |
Street works coordination | 01325 347 466 | 01325 388 724 |
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 temporary road closures page.
Road opening permits
Contractors wanting to excavate a highway for drainage connections or trial holes need to apply for a road opening permit. A copy of the application form and regulations are provided below.
Please read the regulations to determine if a road opening permit is required before submitting your application.
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 attached guidance notes before completing the form.
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.
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.
- Customer Services
- 03000 26 0000