Highway Network Management Section's Lane Rental Scheme
Wandsworth Council is currently developing a lane rental scheme to charge utility companies for roadworks and reduce disruption.
Wandsworth Council is currently developing a lane rental scheme, a policy designed to charge utility companies for occupying traffic-sensitive roads during peak times, aiming to reduce disruption. In September 2026, the Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed the proposal, which seeks to boost efficiency in roadworks.
The committee was asked to endorse the scheme's further development and initiate a consultation process. Charles Radford, Director of Highway Operations and Street Scene, outlined how the scheme would provide a financial incentive for companies to complete works more swiftly and outside of busy periods.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council is preparing to introduce a lane rental scheme for roadworks. Source
- The scheme proposes charging utility companies for occupying traffic-sensitive roads during peak hours. Source
- Wandsworth's Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed the proposal in September 2026. Source
- The committee was asked to endorse the scheme's further development and initiate a consultation. Source
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