Justin Madders acknowledged the frustration of local residents and businesses and apologised for the delay in the junction's opening. He noted the complexity of the issue involving developer arrangements, technical matters, and liability questions. The Government has committed £10 million towards the local link road and emphasised the need for careful assessment of technical issues before opening the junction safely. The Minister committed to monthly updates on progress, a quality incident investigation, and lessons learned to prevent future issues. He stressed the importance of stakeholder engagement and managing infrastructure coherently to ensure public confidence and deliver the intended benefits for local communities.