Made under the Highways Act 1980
5 statutory instruments made using powers in the Highways Act 1980, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Borough Council of Calderdale (Elland Station and West Vale Access Package) (West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund, Transforming Cities Fund) (Calder and Hebble Navigation Bridge) Scheme 2022 Confirmation Instrument 2025
- Department: Department for Transport
- Made under: Highways Act 1980
The Secretary of State for Transport confirmed the Borough Council of Calderdale's scheme to construct a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Calder and Hebble Navigation as part of the Elland Station and West Vale Access Package.
The Secretary of State for Transport confirms the Borough Council of Calderdale’s Scheme, enacted under the Highways Act 1980, which authorizes the construction of a multi-span bridge over the Calder and Hebble Navigation.
This bridge is a component of the Elland Station and West Vale Access Package, intended to provide essential pedestrian and cycle access to the proposed Elland Rail Station from the north bank, while ensuring navigational requirements of the waterway are met.
The East Sussex County Council (Exceat Bridge Replacement – A259 Eastbourne Road) Bridge Scheme 2023 Confirmation Instrument 2025
- Made under: Highways Act 1980
* The Secretary of State for Transport confirmed the East Sussex County Council's scheme for replacing the Exceat Bridge on the A259 Eastbourne Road, legally enacting the project with specified modifications.
This Instrument, enacted by the Secretary of State for Transport, legally confirms, with modifications, the East Sussex County Council’s scheme to replace the existing Exceat Bridge located on the A259 Eastbourne Road over the Cuckmere River; the confirmation authorizes the construction of a new single-span bridge structure adhering to specified dimensions, waterway clearances, and access provisions, and the Instrument comes into force upon the publication of its confirmation notice.
The Oxfordshire County Council (Didcot to Culham Thames Bridge) Scheme 2022 Confirmation Instrument 2025
- Made under: Highways Act 1980
The Oxfordshire County Council's scheme to construct a bridge over the River Thames between Didcot and Culham was confirmed.
This legal instrument confirms the Oxfordshire County Council's 2022 scheme to build a bridge across the River Thames between Didcot and Culham.
The bridge's design specifications, including dimensions and headway, are detailed, and the instrument cites the Highways Act 1980 as its legal basis.
The completed project's plan is available at specified locations.
The Oxfordshire County Council (Oxpens River Thames Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge) Scheme 2024 Confirmation Instrument 2025
- Made under: Highways Act 1980
The Oxfordshire County Council (Oxpens River Thames Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge) Scheme 2024 was confirmed, and the bridge's design and construction authorized under the Highways Act 1980.
This legal instrument confirms the Oxfordshire County Council's scheme to build a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames in Oxford.
The bridge's design, location, and dimensions are detailed, along with confirmation that navigational requirements were considered.
The instrument cites the Highways Act 1980 as legal authority.
The Worcestershire County Council (Hampton Bridge) Scheme 2025 Confirmation Instrument 2025
- Made under: Highways Act 1980
The Worcestershire County Council (Hampton Bridge) Scheme 2025 was confirmed, authorizing construction of a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Avon.
This legal instrument confirms the Worcestershire County Council's plan to build a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Avon in Evesham.
The bridge, part of a new highway, will connect Pershore Road to land near Evesham Leisure Centre.
The scheme considers navigation requirements and includes detailed plans and specifications, deposited at specified locations.
Minor amendments were made to ensure the scheme accurately reflects the drawing titles of the plans before confirmation.