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Roadworks: Disruption

Thursday 13 July 2023 · 3 questions

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Roadworks are essential for safety and infrastructure maintenance in the UK.
  • The Government has introduced Street Manager and lane rental schemes to reduce disruption from roadworks.
  • National Highways aims to complete barrier replacement work quickly in the west midlands by keeping lanes open and using daytime hours.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Francois Con Rayleigh and Wickford
Transport
Context

Roadworks are causing significant disruption in various areas, affecting the safety and efficiency of transportation.

Question

What recent steps have been taken with Cabinet colleagues to reduce disruption caused by roadworks?

Answer from Richard Holden

Roadworks are essential for safety and infrastructure maintenance. The Government has introduced Street Manager and lane rental schemes to reduce disruption. Charges focus on busy streets during peak times to minimize congestion.

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Q2 Nicola Richards
Transport
Context

Roadworks on the M42 are causing significant delays for commuters in the west midlands.

Question

The west midlands is particularly vulnerable to congestion caused by roadworks. Please outline what steps have been taken to ensure that these works are completed as soon as possible?

Answer from Richard Holden

National Highways aims to complete the barrier replacement work quickly by keeping lanes open, utilising daytime hours, and good weather conditions. The new barrier will require less maintenance, further reducing future disruption.

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Q3 Mark Francois Con Rayleigh and Wickford
Transport
Context

The Roadworks (Regulation) Bill aims to regulate roadwork practices, making it harder for unnecessary disruptions.

Question

Does the Minister have any good news at all that might help in reducing roadwork-related frustrations?

Answer from Richard Holden

Essex County Council has moved ahead with a lane rental scheme, and regulatory reform suggestions are being considered. Progress will be updated later in the year, influenced directly by these suggestions.

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Not addressed: Specific good news or immediate updates on the Bill's implementation were not provided

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