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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Transport Update

12 November 2020 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Andrew Stephenson Con Pendle

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • Transport Update announced on 2020-11-12
  • Secretary of State approved one application for road construction
  • Deadline for decision on second application extended to January 29, 2021 due to bird strike concerns

Issue summary

This statement addresses two applications under the Planning Act 2008 for road construction projects by Highways England.

Action requested

The Secretary of State has approved the first application and extended the deadline for a decision on the second application to January 29, 2021, to allow further information gathering on bird strike concerns.

Key facts

  • The A303 Stonehenge application involves constructing a new two-lane dual carriageway between Amesbury and Berwick Down in Wiltshire.
  • The second application aims to create a continuous dual carriageway on the A303 from Podimore Roundabout to the Sparkford Bypass.
  • The original decision deadline for the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester project was extended twice, most recently until November 20, 2020.
  • Further information is needed regarding bird strike concerns before a final decision can be made.
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