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Transport Update

26 May 2022

Proposing MP
Grant Shapps Con
Welwyn Hatfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The UK Government is reviewing Sir Peter Hendy's Union Connectivity Review recommendations and considering their impact on ongoing projects such as the A1 Morpeth to Ellingham scheme.

Action Requested

We propose to align the future progression of the A1 Morpeth to Ellingham scheme with our consideration of Sir Peter’s recommendation for a multimodal study of the East Coast Corridor, pending the outcomes of any proposed studies.

Key Facts

  • The UK Government is considering recommendations from Sir Peter Hendy's Union Connectivity Review.
  • The review impacts ongoing projects including the A1 Morpeth to Ellingham scheme.
  • There is a proposal for a multimodal study of the East Coast Corridor.
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