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Did you know? It is an offence to drive across a public footway without an authorised crossing as it may cause damage to the footway or services underneath. However, you can apply to the County Council. In most cases it will be possible for you to pay to have a crossing installed. What does a vehicular crossing involve? · The lowering of the kerbs in front of your driveway · The strengthening of the existing footway and verge from your property boundary to the edge of the road · The moving or protection of other highway furniture, and any pipes or cables belonging to public utilities underneath the crossing Possible benefits? · Less risk of damage to your vehicle and possible lower insurance premiums · Reduced congestion on the road · Improved safety for other road users · Reduced damage to pavements and verges · Possible increase in value of your property because it will have off-road parking |
How do I apply? · Contact your local Hampshire Highways office (see the back of this leaflet for details) for an application form and guidance notes What Next? · Ascertain if planning permission or any other consent (landlord, covenant etc) is required · Your local Highway Engineer will visit the site to determine if the site is suitable and notify you of his approval (or otherwise) in writing · With an approval, Hampshire Highways will also provide a free estimate for the cost of the works (excluding any works necessary to public utility supply services) Who carries out the work? You can choose to have the works carried out by Hampshire Highways, or you can appoint an accredited private contractor. |
Hampshire Highways We can provide a "one stop shop" to carry out the work. This includes · Work carried out by our main highways maintenance contractor Raynesway Construction (Southern) Ltd · Organising any necessary public utility or specialist work · Administration and supervision of the whole process · Work undertaken by Hampshire Highways is not subject to VAT · Hampshire Highways is responsible for the construction and subsequent maintenance of the access Private Contractor · You will need to organise and supervise the contractor · You (and the contractor) will need to apply for a licence to excavate within the highway · The contractor will need to be approved by the Highway Authority, have trained and accredited operatives, and £10million public liability insurance · You will be responsible for the works for a two year maintenance period, and for any necessary remedial works |