The six largest utility companies in London have agreed targets to co-operate more and to cover trenches up more quickly.
The utility companies have agreed to work with TfL to share good practice and explore working methods such as quick curing materials and innovative 'core and vac' technology that would allow work to be carried out under the carriageway without the need to dig up the road.
Work has also begun to update the mayor of London's voluntary code of conduct for roadworks.
The code, which was launched in April 2009 and has been adopted by TfL, 20 London boroughs and six major utility companies, looks to promote good practice and encourage more coordinated working between utilities and highway authorities.
The revised version will see specific targets introduced to ensure that the measures set out in the code can be properly benchmarked and, if necessary, enforced.
Southern Gas Networks operations director Malcolm Russell said: “We are all committed to working closely with TfL and each other going forward, to ensure minimum disruption is caused while we provide these essential services safely and efficiently, to keep London working.”
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