Section 245: Acquisition of land for buildings etc. needed for discharge of functions of highway authority.

Highways Act 1980 · 1980 c. 66View on legislation.gov.uk

Highways Act 1980
- Section 244: Acquisition of land for road-ferries.
- Section 245A: Acquisition of land by Secretary of State , strategic highways company or Assembly for buildings etc. needed for traffic management purposes

Part XII: Acquisition, Vesting and Transfer of Land etc.

Without prejudice to section 239(4) above, a local highway authority may acquire land, whether situated within or without their area, which in their opinion is required for the provision of any buildings or facilities needed for the purposes of their functions as a highway authority.

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