Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the noise mitigation work on the Bredgar section of the M2 will commence; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 30 January 2004).

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the noise mitigation work on the Bredgar section of the M2 will commence; and if he will make a statement. [152116] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 30 January 2004]: The Bredgar section of the M2 meets the criteria for the Government's £5 million annual ring fenced noise mitigation budget but due to the number of other pressing cases, has a lower priority. However this section of the M2 will shortly require resurfacing for maintenance reasons, using the quieter surfacing materials that will help reduce the traffic noise. The Highways Agency will aim to resurface this section of the M2 in the 2005-06 financial year, subject to funding being available.

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