Infrastructure Investment 2020-01-22
2020-01-22
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Ben Spencer raises concerns about the overstretched road network in his constituency, particularly mentioning the A320 and M25.
May I first congratulate the Minister on his appointment? He should be aware of the detrimental impact on Runnymede and Weybridge from our over-stretched road network, particularly the A320 and M25. What are the Government doing to target investment at the modern infrastructure that all our communities and businesses need?
I thank my hon. Friend for his kind words and congratulate him on his election to this place. I can reassure him that the Government are committed to investing across our regions and nations, including the south-east. A business case has been submitted for the A320 north corridor; it is at an early stage, and the Department for Transport is working closely with the local authority to develop the scheme. Between 1915 and 2020 the Government will have spent nearly £18 billion on England's strategic roads. On the M25 this is delivering additional capacity, including through junction enhancements.
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