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Telecommunications Act 2001

Networks - Maintenance of networks - Lines or wireless works on roads

137: Network operator to be notified of conditions

You could also call this:

"Tell the road bosses, they tell the network operator about the rules"

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If you want to do work on a road, you need to tell the people in charge first. They will then tell the network operator about any rules they must follow. The people in charge must do this within 15 working days of getting your notice. They must tell the network operator in writing about any conditions imposed under section 135(2).

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Part 4Networks
Maintenance of networks: Lines or wireless works on roads

137Network operator to be notified of conditions

  1. Not later than 15 working days after the receipt of the written notice of the intention to carry out work, the local authority or other person who has jurisdiction over the road must notify the network operator in writing of any conditions imposed under section 135(2).

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  • Section 137: amended, on , by section 7 of the Infrastructure (Amendments Relating to Utilities Access) Act 2010 (2010 No 99).