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Who controls when roadworks take place?

Most roadworks are carried out by utility companies: gas, electricity, telephone, water and cable. These are controlled by the council under the New Road and Street Works Act 1991.

This allows it to control the timing and quality of the works and to set out traffic arrangements to try to reduce congestion.

What to do if someone has dug a hole and the barriers have been removed

The responsibility for protecting and reinstating a trench or hole is placed on the company who dug it. If a defect is notified to the council, it will endeavour to contact the correct company asking that the situation is resolved.

If you have any further questions tell us using this online form or get in touch using the contact details below. This form can also be used to report overflowing or dangerous skips and dangerous scaffolding.

For more information contact Customer First by telephone: 01634 333333 / SMS text messaging: 07739 657079 or by email: customer.first@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Customer First, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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