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Transport Update

29 April 2020

Proposing MP
Welwyn Hatfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport

At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement confirms the extension of decision-making deadlines for five transport infrastructure projects under the Planning Act.

Action Requested

The Secretary of State has extended the decision-making deadlines for the following projects: Lake Lothing 3rd Crossing Lowestoft to May 5, 2020; West Midlands Strategic Rail Freight Interchange to May 5, 2020; A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling to July 17, 2020; A63 Castle Street Improvement – Hull to May 31, 2020; and A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down to July 17, 2020.

Key Facts

  • Lake Lothing 3rd Crossing Lowestoft: deadline extended from December 5, 2019 to May 5, 2020.
  • West Midlands Strategic Rail Freight Interchange: deadline extended from February 27, 2020 to May 5, 2020.
  • A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling: deadline extended from December 12, 2019 to July 17, 2020.
  • A63 Castle Street Improvement – Hull: deadline extended from March 24, 2020 to May 31, 2020.
  • A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down: deadline extended from April 2, 2020 to July 17, 2020.
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