Roadworks Disruption 2023-07-13
2023-07-13
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Q1
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Roadworks are causing significant disruption in various areas, affecting the safety and efficiency of transportation.
What recent steps have been taken with Cabinet colleagues to reduce disruption caused by roadworks?
Roadworks are essential for safety and infrastructure maintenance. The Government has introduced Street Manager and lane rental schemes to reduce disruption. Charges focus on busy streets during peak times to minimize congestion.
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Roadworks on the M42 are causing significant delays for commuters in the west midlands.
The west midlands is particularly vulnerable to congestion caused by roadworks. Please outline what steps have been taken to ensure that these works are completed as soon as possible?
National Highways aims to complete the barrier replacement work quickly by keeping lanes open, utilising daytime hours, and good weather conditions. The new barrier will require less maintenance, further reducing future disruption.
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The Roadworks (Regulation) Bill aims to regulate roadwork practices, making it harder for unnecessary disruptions.
Does the Minister have any good news at all that might help in reducing roadwork-related frustrations?
Essex County Council has moved ahead with a lane rental scheme, and regulatory reform suggestions are being considered. Progress will be updated later in the year, influenced directly by these suggestions.
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Specific good news or immediate updates on the Bill's implementation were not provided
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