FAQ's for Highway
What is the New Roads and Street Works Act?
Who is the client?
Who authorises works?
Why aren't there more men to get the job done quicker?
When will the road/pavement surface be back to its original state?
When will I be notified of work in my area?
How long will you be working here?
Why are there holes without barriers?
Why are barriers preventing parking?
Why were the traffic lights on red for so long?
Why are the traffic lights on red at both ends?
When are STOP / GO boards used?
What is the New Roads and Street Works Act?
The New Roads and Street Works Act governs the means by which Road Works must be conducted. All McNicholas works are organised to meet the requirements of this legislation. What are all the coloured markings on the road? The coloured markings represent existing underground utilities. These have been located by us, using a variety of methods, and marked in order to assist in the avoidance of damage whilst excavating. Some major examples of these are: Red = Electrical cable Yellow = Gas Blue = Water Green = Cable
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Who is the client?
Cusack work on a wide variety of projects for all utilities. Our customers include; BT, Kodak, NTL, EDF Energy, ICI, Thames Water and Local Government.
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Who authorises works?
Authorisation, co-ordination and monitoring of all utility work on the highway are dealt with by local authorities
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Why aren't there more men to get the job done quicker?
Legislation limits the amount of trenching that can be done at any one time, though work may be carried out at more than one location.
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When will the road/pavement surface be back to its original state?
Cusack always work within the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act and endeavour to reinstate the road and pavements back to their original condition. Occasionally, however, and for various reasons, a temporary (or 'interim') road surface may be installed until the final reinstatement can be undertaken.
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When will I be notified of work in my area?
Leaflets are delivered in advance of the work commencing. Often leaflets are dismissed as junk mail, but if you would like another copy, please contact us.
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How long will you be working here?
It is in all our interests that the work is completed within the scheduled timescales. The proposed completion date is displayed on the Courtesy Board situated near the site of the works.
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Why are there holes without barriers?
This should never occur and could be due to vandalism. If you are concerned about one of our sites please contact us on 0208 4276151.
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Why are barriers preventing parking?
Barriers are erected for safety reasons on behalf of utility companies and with permission of the local authority. Barriers are a mandatory requirement under current legislation, though sometimes inconveniences can arise. Our courtesy board should explain who our client is and when the works are due for completion.
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Why were the traffic lights on red for so long?
Some traffic lights contain sensors to detect approaching vehicles. If the vehicle is not detected the lights continue as red until triggered to do so by motion. A red board near the lights will read "when red light shows wait here". If the lights are not changing, it could be that the lead vehicles have not waited at the requested spot.
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Why are the traffic lights on red at both ends?
Temporary traffic lights are erected as a means of controlling traffic in a safe manner when road works have narrowed the carriageway. As a safety measure temporary lights show red at both ends when a car jumps the lights. In order to avoid a potential accident, the lights will not show green until this safety cycle has ended.
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When are STOP / GO boards used?
Traffic flow may be impaired by the use of traffic lights, or the length of restriction may be too short for lights. In these cases STOP / GO boards may be used.
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What is the New Roads and Street Works Act?
Who is the client?
Who authorises works?
Why aren't there more men to get the job done quicker?
When will the road/pavement surface be back to its original state?
When will I be notified of work in my area?
How long will you be working here?
Why are there holes without barriers?
Why are barriers preventing parking?
Why were the traffic lights on red for so long?
Why are the traffic lights on red at both ends?
When are STOP / GO boards used?
What is the New Roads and Street Works Act?
The New Roads and Street Works Act governs the means by which Road Works must be conducted. All McNicholas works are organised to meet the requirements of this legislation. What are all the coloured markings on the road? The coloured markings represent existing underground utilities. These have been located by us, using a variety of methods, and marked in order to assist in the avoidance of damage whilst excavating. Some major examples of these are: Red = Electrical cable Yellow = Gas Blue = Water Green = Cable
Back to top
Who is the client?
Cusack work on a wide variety of projects for all utilities. Our customers include; BT, Kodak, NTL, EDF Energy, ICI, Thames Water and Local Government.
Back to top
Who authorises works?
Authorisation, co-ordination and monitoring of all utility work on the highway are dealt with by local authorities
Back to top
Why aren't there more men to get the job done quicker?
Legislation limits the amount of trenching that can be done at any one time, though work may be carried out at more than one location.
Back to top
When will the road/pavement surface be back to its original state?
Cusack always work within the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act and endeavour to reinstate the road and pavements back to their original condition. Occasionally, however, and for various reasons, a temporary (or 'interim') road surface may be installed until the final reinstatement can be undertaken.
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When will I be notified of work in my area?
Leaflets are delivered in advance of the work commencing. Often leaflets are dismissed as junk mail, but if you would like another copy, please contact us.
Back to top
How long will you be working here?
It is in all our interests that the work is completed within the scheduled timescales. The proposed completion date is displayed on the Courtesy Board situated near the site of the works.
Back to top
Why are there holes without barriers?
This should never occur and could be due to vandalism. If you are concerned about one of our sites please contact us on 0208 4276151.
Back to top
Why are barriers preventing parking?
Barriers are erected for safety reasons on behalf of utility companies and with permission of the local authority. Barriers are a mandatory requirement under current legislation, though sometimes inconveniences can arise. Our courtesy board should explain who our client is and when the works are due for completion.
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Why were the traffic lights on red for so long?
Some traffic lights contain sensors to detect approaching vehicles. If the vehicle is not detected the lights continue as red until triggered to do so by motion. A red board near the lights will read "when red light shows wait here". If the lights are not changing, it could be that the lead vehicles have not waited at the requested spot.
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Why are the traffic lights on red at both ends?
Temporary traffic lights are erected as a means of controlling traffic in a safe manner when road works have narrowed the carriageway. As a safety measure temporary lights show red at both ends when a car jumps the lights. In order to avoid a potential accident, the lights will not show green until this safety cycle has ended.
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When are STOP / GO boards used?
Traffic flow may be impaired by the use of traffic lights, or the length of restriction may be too short for lights. In these cases STOP / GO boards may be used.
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