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Mann, S. (2026, October 8). East London council issues 'lane rental scheme' in bid to tackle roadworks at busy times. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/havering-council-lane-rental-roadworks-b1299993.html
Mann, Sebastian. “East London council issues 'lane rental scheme' in bid to tackle roadworks at busy times.” Evening Standard, 8 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/havering-council-lane-rental-roadworks-b1299993.html.
Mann, Sebastian. “East London council issues 'lane rental scheme' in bid to tackle roadworks at busy times.” Evening Standard, October 8, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/havering-council-lane-rental-roadworks-b1299993.html.
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The Havering Council in east London is considering a 'lane rental scheme' aimed at reducing roadworks during peak traffic hours. Companies planning work on high-importance roads, based on traffic data, would be charged up to £2,500 per day for closures between 7am and 10am or 3pm and 7pm. Medium- and low-importance roads would carry charges of £1,500 and £1,000 respectively. The scheme, proposed by the previous Havering Residents Association administration, covers around 12% of the borough's road network, including parts of Main Road, North Street, and Hornchurch’s high street. Emergency works for the first 24 hours would be exempt from fees. According to data from 2022/23, utility companies spent approximately £977 on average per day in administrative costs related to road closures. The council aims to encourage better planning by minimizing disruption and delays for motorists during busy times.
