Transport Projects East of England 2023-10-26
2023-10-26
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The MP is seeking specific plans to support transport infrastructure improvements in his region, focusing on rail and road projects that have been announced or are pending approval.
What plans does he have to support transport projects in the East of England? The MP warmly welcomes the commitment to upgrade Ely Junction, which will boost passenger services to King's Lynn in his constituency, as well as freight. He urges Ministers to approve the business case for the A10 West Winch housing access road submitted by Norfolk County Council.
The Network North announcement includes rail improvements at Ely and Haughley junctions, a key priority. The east will also benefit from £8.3 billion in highways maintenance funding. Officials are currently assessing the outline business case for the A10 West Winch housing access road submitted by Norfolk County Council, and will provide advice to Ministers.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific timeline for rapid progress on Ely Junction project
Officials Are Currently Assessing The Outline Business Case
Will Be Providing Advice To Ministers In Due Course
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Q2
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The MP is concerned about the delay in approving the business case for the A10 West Winch housing access road and wants to ensure rapid progress on the Ely Junction project, both of which are crucial for economic development and reducing congestion.
I warmly welcome the commitment to upgrade Ely Junction, which will boost passenger services to King's Lynn in my constituency, as well as freight. I am sure my hon. Friend will ensure that the scheme now proceeds as rapidly as possible. May I also urge Ministers to approve the business case submitted by Norfolk County Council for the A10 West Winch housing access road, which is essential to unlock housing, reduce congestion and boost growth?
As ever, my hon. Friend is bang on when it comes to the Ely project. It is a superb project, which really delivers for freight and ensures that freight can travel from Felixstowe across the midlands, rather than having to go south. So I can assure hon. Members that we will be on that project and getting it delivered. On my hon. Friend's point on the A10, which I welcome, officials are currently assessing the outline business case submitted by Norfolk County Council, and will be providing advice to Ministers in due course. We will ensure that we are in touch with my hon. Friend as soon as a decision has been made.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific timeline for rapid progress on Ely Junction project and approval of the A10 West Winch housing access road business case
Officials Are Currently Assessing The Outline Business Case
Will Be Providing Advice To Ministers In Due Course
Response accuracy