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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

A14: Funding for Junction 10A

Thursday 17 March 2022 · 3 questions

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Philip Hollobone requested a meeting with the Roads Minister to discuss the inclusion of A14 junction 10A in the road investment strategy 3 from 2025.
  • National Highways completed a technical review for A14 junction 10A which is part of the strategic outline business case for the scheme.
  • Gill Furniss raised concerns about safety issues on smart motorways and called for urgent action to address flaws in detection technology and camera failures.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Philip Hollobone Con
Transport
Context

Residents in Kettering, Barton Seagrave and Burton Latimer are concerned about the lack of infrastructure to accommodate the Hanwood Park development with 5,500 new homes. The area risks gridlock without junction 10A on the A14.

Question

Residents need junction 10A on the A14 to be included in road investment strategy 3 from 2025 due to the Hanwood Park development. Would my hon. Friend secure a meeting for me with the Roads Minister to progress this scheme?

Answer from Andrew Stephenson

My hon. Friend is a strong champion for this scheme and his constituents. The noble Baroness, Lady Vere, will be more than happy to meet him again to discuss the inclusion of junction 10A in road investment strategy 3 from 2025.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to securing a specific meeting for the questioner with the Roads Minister

How: My Hon. Friend Is A Strong Champion For This Scheme And His Constituents.

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Q2 Philip Hollobone Con
Transport
Context

The technical review for the A14 junction 10A is completed and forms part of the strategic outline business case. Residents are concerned about delays in incorporating it into road investment strategy 3 from 2025.

Question

Funding for A14 junction 10A needs to be incorporated into the Department's road investment strategy 3 from 2025. The technical review by National Highways has been completed and forms part of the strategic outline business case for the scheme (SOBC). Would my hon. Friend share the technical review with me and meet to discuss it in due course?

Answer from Andrew Stephenson

National Highways have completed the findings of the technical review for A14 junction 10A, which forms part of the strategic outline business case. They are willing to share it with my hon. Friend and meet him to discuss these in due course.

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Q3 Gill Furniss Lab Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
Transport
Context

Vehicle detection technology on smart motorways failed prior to a tragic collision on the M4, with reports indicating that one in six stopped vehicle detection cameras are out of action on the M25. This raises serious safety concerns.

Question

The road investment strategy must address remedial work on smart motorways due to issues like broken vehicle detection technology and failed cameras. There is a risk to lives if these flaws continue. Will the Minister urgently address these flaws and reinstate the hard shoulder until they are fixed?

Answer from Andrew Stephenson

We are committed to making sure that smart motorways are among the safest roads in the country, addressing concerns with vehicle detection technology. We want drivers to feel safe on these roads and are taking forward recommendations from the Transport Committee.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to urgently addressing serious flaws or reinstating hard shoulders

How: We Are Committed To Making Sure That Smart Motorways Are Among The Safest Roads In The Country.

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