20 November 2024
Public or Private Roads
The Roads on the Downlands Estate are classified as ‘private streets’ or unadopted public highways. They are part of the overall public highway network and hence are public rights of way. However, as they have not been adopted by the Highways Authority (ESCC), they are not maintained at public expense and therefore need to be privately maintained. That is where EDDR comes in. On behalf of the residents on the Estate we arrange for the road maintenance, including resurfacing, pothole repairs, and gully and drain clearances.