HS2 and East West Rail Construction Traffic 2021-09-09
2021-09-09
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Q1
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Assessments were included in environmental assessments for HS2 and monitored by the Transport and Works Act orders for East West Rail.
What assessment has been made of the impact on roads along the routes of (a) HS2 and (b) East West Rail of traffic connected to the construction of those railway lines?
Assessments of the impact of HS2 construction traffic on roads were included within the environmental assessments submitted during the passage of the High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Act 2017 and the High Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) Act 2021. For East West Rail, the impact of construction on roads is monitored in compliance with the Transport and Works Act orders.
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Q2
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The construction of HS2 and East West Rail caused issues including the perilous state of roads due to HGV movements.
Will my hon. Friend reassure me that there will be urgent and rapid action to make safe those roads affected by the construction of those two projects?
Both the HS2 and East West Rail projects undertook full surveys of road conditions for the designated lorry routes prior to the construction works commencing. HS2 Ltd and East West Rail Company must ensure that all road damage as a result of construction works is repaired to the standard reported in those surveys.
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Q3
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Earlier promises from the Prime Minister about HS2's eastern leg led to skepticism when reports suggested a potential U-turn.
Can the Minister confirm that the eastern leg of HS2 will be built in full, on time and on budget?
We are working on the integrated rail plan which is progressing well. Ministers are considering all evidence from stakeholders before making a decision, but we intend to publish the integrated rail plan soon.
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Confirmation of eastern leg completion status and timeline not provided.
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Waiting For
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Q4
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Local authorities' demands are causing delays and increased costs for the HS2 eastern leg.
Does my hon. Friend agree that one of the problems with the HS2 phase 2b eastern leg is that local authorities seem constantly to be adding to the cost?
We are very keen to ensure that the benefits of HS2 are delivered as affordably as possible. Leeds and regional stakeholders have brought forward plans for regeneration around a new station, which is being considered by Ministers across Government.
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Specific agreement on local authority impact not provided.
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Regeneration
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Q5
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Residents near the Old Oak Common station have complained about their journeys being disrupted by construction.
Can we have an urgent visit from the HS2 Minister?
I would be delighted to visit Old Oak Common again. It is a 32-acre site offering unrivalled connectivity when it opens, and I have visited in the past and will be keen to visit again and meet the hon. Lady.
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Specific action to address resident concerns not provided.
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Regeneration
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