Its publication follows a review of existing policies and procedures to reflect the change to the risk based approach. It also reflects changes to materials and techniques within the industry.
As part of the highway network management suite of documents we have a scheme of delegation attached to the end of this page. This document sets out who is able to approve specific areas of policy legislation within the highways service.
You can request a copy of our highway network management plan policies by using our highway policy document request form.
Policies that can be requested
Policies that you are able to request include:
Managing the road network
Highway network management plan: This document outlines how we manage and provide change to our highway network.
Sponsorship of roundabouts and roadside verges
Agreement for third parties to take over maintenance of verges: This document provides guidance on how businesses can sponsor roundabouts and roadside verges.
Intelligent systems to maximise traffic flow
Connected futures strategy: This document explains our approach to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) and how it will support our people centred approach.
Skidding resistance surfaces
Skidding resistance policy: This document explains our approach to maintaining adequate skidding resistance on the our road network.
Location of bus stops and shelters
Technical and design guidance for bus stops and shelters: This document provides the specification for the placement of bus stops and shelters on our road network.
Balancing road safety and the local environment
Traffic calming and visual amenity environmental code of practice: The document aims to show how highway schemes may be designed to minimise visual damage to the environment.
Biodiversity and verge maintenance
Verge maintenance policy: This document aims to explain how we intend to approach biodiversity management of the roadside verges across the county.
Accessibility
The documents attached to this page may not meet accessibility standards. If you require any in alternative formats please request copies of documents using our highway policy document request form. This form is not to report issues on the highway.