Roads
What's in this section:
Access requests
For domestic vehicles we can provide access for vehicles over pavements to reach a hard standing or driveway
Bridges
Did you know we're responsible for approximately 210 bridges within Plymouth?
Dropped kerb/crossover
We can drop kerbs to enable access and manage the building works for you
Events on the highway
If you would like to hold an event on the highway then you will need to gain permission from us to use the road space
Highways permits
Permits to put a skip, scaffolding, access plant, refreshment facilities or other objects on, in or over the public highway
Highways register
Highways maintained at public expense and also includes a street directory
Obstructed pavements
Let us know if a pavement is blocked and, if the obstruction is illegal, we'll remove it
Potholes
What is a pothole and how to report it
Road and tourism signage
Safely guiding those wishing to visit a tourist destination along the most appropriate route
Road repairs - Operation Upgrade
Repair and upgrade programme for some of the roads in Plymouth that have been damaged during the harsh winter conditions.
Road works
Scheduled and emergency road works are coordinated by us and we try to ensure minimal disruption
Street licence applications
You need to apply for a licence before starting any work on the highway
Street directory
Directory listing of all streets within Plymouth
Street lighting
There are over 35,000 street lights in the city - let us know if one isn't working
Street naming and numbering
Information about house names, re-numbering, street names and post codes
Street trading
If you sell items from the street you will need a licence otherwise you are breaking the law
Traffic regulations
View information about road markings, temporary orders and traffic regulation orders
Traffic sensitive streets
Streets on which any work will create unacceptable delays and disruption to highway users at specified times
Traffic signals
Report a faulty traffic light and we'll fix it as quickly as possible
Weight limits
Please choose your route carefully as weight restrictions are imposed for structural and environmental reasons
Winter maintenance
Salting of roads, salt bin locations and winter driving advice
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Plymouth On A Map
The recommended way of making a report is to use Plymouth On A Map.
Simply enter your postcode or navigate to the location where the problem is, click on the map and choose a topic from within the Transport and Streets section. (A full help guide is available if you have any questions). You can also view points of interest, for example Car Park locations.
The information on these pages is provided by Plymouth Transport and Highways, the partnership between Plymouth City Council and Amey for the management and maintenance of Plymouth's roads.
If you can't find the information you're looking for, please contact us so that we can help you.