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Adopted roads

We are responsible for the maintenance of adopted roads across North Somerset.

Road adoption is the process where we take ownership of a private street, for example, when a road in a new housing estate is completed.

Private roads are not usually maintained at public expense and we have no obligation to repair or clean them.

However, we normally adopt new roads which have been constructed in accordance with our guidelines through an agreement with their developer.

Existing private roads will not normally be adopted unless they are brought up to current standards by the owners of the road.

We also provide a public register of adopted roads.

For further information contact Streets and Open Spaces on 01934 888 802.

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