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<p>Utility companies, contractors and other works promoters already have to pay for
mobile traffic lights and any other traffic management equipment that may be required
for a particular work site. Not all works need mobile traffic lights.</p><p> </p><p>My
Department published a consultation on lane rental on 2<sup>nd</sup> September. Lane
rental allows local authorities to charge for works on the busiest roads at the busiest
times. Charges are set to reflect the cost of congestion and disruption to road users
rather than the type of traffic control used, and can be up to £2,500 per day.</p><p>
</p><p>The consultation is open until 28<sup>th</sup> October. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-of-lane-rental-schemes-for-roadworks"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-of-lane-rental-schemes-for-roadworks</a></p>
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