Black Cat Roundabout on A1 2023-07-13
2023-07-13
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Q1
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The question follows a judicial review dismissal regarding the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme.
What progress has been made in delivering improvements to the Black Cat roundabout on the A1 in Bedfordshire, following the recent judicial review?
Following the dismissal of the recent judicial review, the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme is due to begin construction later this year, with the open-for-traffic date planned for 2027.
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Q2
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The closure of the RIS3 consultation on suggestions for the next phase of road infrastructure has prompted further discussion.
I thank the Minister for that update. With the recent closure of the RIS3 consultation, can you now look at alternatives to the three remaining roundabouts on the A1 in my constituency: Sandy, Biggleswade North and Biggleswade South?
I thank my hon. Friend for his question; it was a delight to visit some of his constituents in Sandy recently to discuss this issue. We will continue to keep all these schemes under review, particularly focusing on road safety and further discussions with the constituent.
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The specifics of looking at alternatives to the three remaining roundabouts were not committed to directly; instead, there was an indication that they would be kept under review without a clear timeline or commitment for specific action.
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