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<p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The majority of manhole covers on the highway network fall
under the responsibility of utility companies, with a small percentage in the ownership
of local highway authorities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department for Transport
currently has no plans to bring forward legislative proposals for landowners and service
suppliers to install high-friction manhole covers to prevent slipping and injury.
That said, we are aware of a number of authorities who are taking steps to replace
manhole covers with ones having enhanced anti-skid properties.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
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