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M66: Safety

Thursday 12 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • James Daly asked about decommissioning of lighting on the M66 between junctions 1 and 3 in 2011, citing safety issues reported by constituents.
  • The Minister acknowledged concerns about motorway driving conditions without lighting, particularly during heavy rainfall.
  • Baroness Vere, the Minister for roads, offered to meet with James Daly to discuss potential actions.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Daly Con Bury North
Transport
Context

In 2011, lighting between junctions 1 and 3 was decommissioned on the M66. Local residents have raised safety concerns.

Question

James Daly asks about the decommissioning of lighting on the M66 between junctions 1 and 3 in 2011, which has led to unsafe driving conditions according to his constituents, particularly during heavy rainfall. He requests a meeting with the Minister to discuss potential actions.

Answer from Andrew Stephenson

I appreciate the concerns of my hon. Friend's constituents about motorway driving without lighting. Highways England is working closely on that topic, and monitoring the safety situation on that section of the M66. Baroness Vere, the Minister responsible for roads—she is in the Gallery—will be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the matter further.

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