Transport Legislation
Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.
The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent (Amendment) Order 2026
This Statutory Instrument, the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent (Amendment) Order 2026, was made by the Secretary of State for Transport to implement specific non-material changes to the original A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order 2024.
The amendments detailed across multiple schedules primarily involve minor alterations to the authorized works descriptions, precise adjustments to the classification and measurements of highways, updates to permanent stopping up and provision of new access ways, and revisions to the list of certified documents governing the project.
The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026
This Statutory Instrument, The River Tyne (Tunnels) (Revision of Tolls) Order 2026, exercises powers granted under the Tyne and Wear Act 1976 and the River Tyne (Tunnels) Order 2005 to revise the maximum tolls that the North East Combined Authority can demand for traffic using the Tyne Tunnel crossing, setting the new rates specified in the attached Schedule, effective from May 1, 2026, and simultaneously revoking the previous 2025 revision Order.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leicestershire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Leicestershire) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026 immediately terminate the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed over a specified area in Leicestershire, as the Secretary of State has determined that these restrictions are no longer necessary in the public interest.
These Regulations legally revoke the earlier 2026 instrument that established the restrictions, exercised under the powers granted by the Air Navigation Order 2016, and come into force instantly upon being made.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Firth of Forth) Regulations 2026 enforce a temporary prohibition on unmanned aircraft flying below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a precisely defined area of the Firth of Forth, commencing at 0100 hours UTC on April 19, 2026, and ending at 2300 hours UTC on April 24, 2026, specifically to accommodate the necessary operations of a Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier, with exemptions provided for authorized military, police, fire/rescue, or coastguard activities.
These Regulations revoke the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Brize Norton) Regulations 2026, immediately lifting previous temporary flight restrictions imposed over the area surrounding the Royal Air Force Brize Norton base because the Secretary of State no longer deems those restrictions necessary in the public interest.
Correction Slip
This statutory instrument correction notice amends The Lyme Regis, Bridport (West Bay) and Weymouth Harbour Revision Order 2026 by correcting two specific typographical errors identified on pages 10 and 28 of the original document, ensuring that the roles of 'principle' and 'principal' are correctly stated, and correcting a place name reference from 'Reis' to 'Regis'.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dinas Powys, Wales) (Emergency) (Revocation) Regulations 2026
These Regulations formally revoke the previous emergency statutory instrument that imposed temporary restrictions on flying operations within a specific area near Dinas Powys, Wales, because the Secretary of State determined that maintaining the restriction is no longer necessary in the public interest following the passing of the emergency situation.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dinas Powys, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Dinas Powys, Wales) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 immediately restricts all unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius centered on Dinas Powys, Wales, due to an emergency affecting the public interest, though these controls do not apply to aircraft operating under directions from the South Wales Police and are intended to be temporary.