A5 Between Wales and England 2021-11-17
2021-11-17
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The A5 is a critical route with known pinch points, notably the most damaged bridge in Britain located in Hinckley. Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS 3) will be crucial for improving this connection.
What assessment has been made of the adequacy of the A5 between Wales and England? The A5 is a vital road joining Wales to England with significant pinch points, especially in Hinckley. RIS 3 is important for improving connectivity; what discussions have you had with the Department for Transport on decision point 1 for RIS 3 in March?
I met the Transport Secretary this week. Cross-border connectivity and the A5 road came up in our conversation. We are aware of the economic impact of holistic cross-border approaches to infrastructure improvements. However, the Welsh Government's decision to introduce a moratorium on road improvements has slowed down economic recovery.
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Assessment & feedback
Details of conversations and specific plans for RIS 3 decision point 1 were not provided.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
The A5 is a critical route with known pinch points, notably the most damaged bridge in Britain located in Hinckley. Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS 3) will be crucial for improving this connection.
What assessment has been made of the adequacy of the A5 between Wales and England? The A5 is a vital road joining Wales to England with significant pinch points, especially in Hinckley. RIS 3 is important for improving connectivity; what discussions have you had with the Department for Transport on decision point 1 for RIS 3 in March?
I met the Transport Secretary this week. Cross-border connectivity and the A5 road came up in our conversation. We are aware of the economic impact of holistic cross-border approaches to infrastructure improvements. However, the Welsh Government's decision to introduce a moratorium on road improvements has slowed down economic recovery.
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Assessment & feedback
Details of conversations and specific plans for RIS 3 decision point 1 were not provided.
Response accuracy