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Written by by James Herbert, 26/01/2012

New legislation could significantly reduce the disruption caused by roadworks during rush hour.

Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced that local councils are to be given the power to charge up to £2,500 per day to companies wanting to dig up busy roads.

It is hoped that the new "lane rental" measures will push utility firms into carrying out their work more quickly, or alternatively undertaking it at off-peak times or during the night.

Mr Baker commented: "It is incredibly frustrating to find vital roads being dug up in the middle of the rush hour or, even worse, traffic lanes closed when no one is even carrying out any work."

He went on to add that time roadworks congestion currently has an impact of an estimated £4 billion a year on the economy.

Mr Baker also recently announced that councils and satnav manufacturers are to come together to try and produce more accurate navigation devices.

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