To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to incentivise utility companies to not overrun on roadworks.
Answered on
7 April 2025
Utility companies are already incentivised to complete works on time with charges of up to £10,000 per day for works that overrun. We have announced that these charges will apply to weekends and bank holidays. We are also doubling fixed penalty notices for companies that breach permit conditions. These conditions can include setting days and times when works can take place.
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Department for Transport