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Road Adoption
Ross Street Care - July 2005
highways.ross@kirklees.gov.uk
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What is an adopted road?
An adopted road is a term used to describe council ownership and responsibility for a road which is maintainable by the Council as
highway authority.
What is an unadopted road?
An unadopted road is a private street the public may well have a right to use but which is maintainable by the local residents rather
than the highway department. The council as a highway authority have no obligation to carry out repairs or cleansing to the street.
Even though the road is unadopted most traffic regulations will still apply.
I am moving to a house on a new estate, is my road adopted?
Your solicitor will raise this issue with the council as part of the conveyancing process. Generally, on
new estate roads there is an agreement between the council and the developer whereby the
council will take on responsibility for the road once it has been completed by the developer to the council's satisfaction.
How can I have my private road adopted?
Existing private roads will not normally be adopted unless they are brought up to current standards by the owners of the road.
For example, some private roads may not have paving, kerbs, footways, surface water sewers, gullies or lighting.
Where can I find more information about road adoption?
You can complete the service request form or telephone ROSS
Streetcare on 0800 731 8765.
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