Highways Act 1980

Many amendments relate only to changes of highway authority, to include new unitary councils and national parks.

By virtue of the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999 most references to 'the Minister' are taken to include the Senedd.

The act is split into 14 parts covering 345 sections, it also includes 25 schedules.

It is customary for the developer to enter into a bond for their performance with a bank or building society.

The legislation contained in these sections covers: A Section 278 Agreement allows private developers to either fund or complete works to public highways outside or beyond the development site itself, such as traffic calming and capacity improvements.

All roads in England and Wales are covered by the Highways Act 1980
The M2 motorway is an example of a Special Road
An upgraded footpath at Halfway, Sheffield
Network Rail notice quoting the Highways Act 1980.
A recently adopted road in Birkenhead
The Worcester and Birmingham Canal was diverted when the M42 motorway (top) was extended to the M5
A roadside picnic site in County Durham