Infrastructure Legislation

Regulations governing public works, infrastructure development, construction standards, and facility maintenance.

The March and Euximoor Water Management Board Order 2026

This Order consolidates the Euximoor Internal Drainage District and the March East Internal Drainage District into a single new district called the March and Euximoor Internal Drainage District.

It abolishes the two pre-existing drainage boards and establishes the March and Euximoor Water Management Board to oversee the new district.

The order applies to the Environment Agency, local authorities in the affected English regions, and the newly appointed 15 members of the board, transferring all assets, liabilities, and debt-recovery powers to the successor body.

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The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent (Amendment) Order 2026

Published: Thu 16th Jul 26

Amends the M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022 to modify speed limit classifications and technical documentation.

It removes specific national speed limit designations for the M25 main carriageway and slip roads from the original order, as these are regulated by separate variable speed limit legislation.

The order also revises the recorded lengths of free-flow slip lanes between the A3 and M25 and updates the certified version of the Speed Limits and Traffic Regulation Plans used for the project.

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The West Midlands Combined Authority (Key Route Network) (Amendment) Order 2026

This Order amends the West Midlands Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017 to modify how highways are designated for management by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

It replaces the fixed list of 'Combined Authority roads' with a dynamic 'key route network' that the WMCA may designate or alter under powers granted by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

The Order applies to the WMCA and its constituent councils, transferring the ability to exercise functions related to permit schemes and apparatus affected by highway works from a defined schedule to any road designated within the key route network.

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The Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026

Published: Thu 16th Jul 26

This Order authorizes the Dunham Bridge Company to increase the maximum tolls charged for vehicles using the Dunham Bridge starting 1 August 2026.

It establishes a new price schedule based on vehicle type, carrying capacity, and wheel count, while maintaining a specific discount for users of a pre-paid card scheme until July 2028.

The Order applies to all motorists crossing the bridge and revokes the previous tolling order from 2023.

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The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Increase of Capital Borrowing Limits) Order 2026

This Order increases the maximum amount of money the Welsh Ministers can borrow to fund capital expenditure.

It amends section 122A(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006, raising the aggregate borrowing limit from £1,000 million to £1,100 million.

The Order applies to the Welsh Government and comes into force on 16 July 2026, extending to the whole of the United Kingdom to ensure the statutory change is recognized across all legal jurisdictions.

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The First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) (Amendment) Order 2026

This Order amends the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010 to allocate specific legal proceedings to the Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal and the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal.

It specifically addresses jurisdiction conferred by the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 regarding business tenancies that involve telecommunications 'code rights' under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

The Order applies to the judiciary and parties involved in lease renewals or compensation claims where the primary purpose of the agreement relates to digital communications infrastructure.

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The M48 Motorway (Severn Bridge Crossing) (Temporary Prohibition and Restriction of Traffic) Order 2026

Published: Mon 6th Jul 26

The Secretary of State for Transport imposes temporary traffic restrictions and prohibitions on the M48 Severn Bridge Crossing to facilitate essential maintenance, including waterproofing and resurfacing.

The order mandates a 30 miles per hour speed limit on specified lengths of the motorway, establishes a contraflow system, and authorizes nightly road closures for up to 18 months beginning July 6, 2026.

These regulations apply to all road users, excluding emergency services, maintenance vehicles, and directed traffic officers.

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The Infrastructure Planning (Rights of Entry Notice) Regulations 2026

These Regulations prescribe the specific information and documentation that an authorized person must include in a notice of entry provided to owners and occupiers of land.

The requirements apply to land entry sought under section 53 of the Planning Act 2008 for surveying, taking levels, or ensuring compliance related to nationally significant infrastructure projects.

The Regulations mandate the inclusion of details regarding the purpose of entry, the specific dates and times planned, information regarding the recipient's legal rights, and warnings concerning the consequences of obstruction.

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