roadworks1 200x300 London Roadworks Permit Scheme to launch in the new yearTransport for London (TfL) confirmed yesterday that the new roadworks permit scheme will start being used in the new year. The scheme aims to aid in coordinating the numerous companies that need to perform maintenance work to the various pipes and wires that run underneath London’s road network, cutting down the amount of disruption that this can cause.

The scheme was approved by ministers earlier this year having been agreed upon by Transport for London and 18 of the borough councils in Greater London and now a date has been set for the scheme to start. From January 11th 2010 companies wanting to dig up a road will have to apply to Transport for London who will provide a permit to urgent roadworks and to those who can team up with other utility suppliers and minimise the effect of the work being completed.

According to TfL utility firms dig up to 300,000 holes in London’s roads every year and this scheme will be a “key measure” in reducing the impact that the roadworks create. The Mayor, Boris Johnson said “If companies want to dig up the roads, they must do so in a coordinated manner that causes the minimum disruption to Londoners – and this permitting scheme is a crucial step towards achieving a sensible solution”.

Amongst the 18 London boroughs that have signed up for the scheme are Kensington and Chelsea, Bromley, Croydon, Hammersmith & Fulham and Redbridge. With Sixt having a strong presence in London we hope that the effects of the scheme work out positively for all motorists in the capital.

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