Highway inspection
We as a highway authority has a duty to ensure all our highways are fit for purpose and must demonstrate that they are managed effectively and we also have a statutory duty to maintain them, as stated in The Highways Act 1980.
To meet our duty, we have a regime of inspections designed to monitor their condition, identify any defects and take appropriate action in rectifying defects.
Well-managed Highway Infrastructure published in October 2016, recommends that all highway asset inspections are based upon risk assessments and designed around the local highway network.
An effective risk-based Asset Inspection Policy is an essential for good highway management and we have developed our Highways Inspection Policy for this purpose.
You can request a PDF copy of the policy which shows how we carry out inspections by emailing HighwaysQueries@southend.gov.uk.