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To Review the Standards for the Provision of Nearside Safety Fences on Major Roads

 http://www.highways.gov.uk/contracts/reports/review_safety_fences_feb_02/index.htm

Description

The Highways Agency was commissioned by the Deputy Prime Minister to review standards for the provision of nearside safety fences on major roads immediately after a fatal rail crash on the East Coast Main Line. This was caused by a vehicle leaving the M62 motorway at the Little Heck Bridge near Great Heck, Selby, Yorkshire in the early hours of 28 February 2001. A Working Group ('the Group') was formed and was asked to report to the Highways Agency in the Autumn 2001.

See also

•  The Highways Agency
•  Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Related Publications

• Health and Safety Commision. Obstruction of the railway by road vehicles. (2002) HSE Books ISBN 0 7176 2294 0. pp.37  
• Department for Transport. Managing the accidental obstruction of the railway by road vehicles. (2003) 03 RRLG 01000. pp.69