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Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 June 2016 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 June 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


M1: Speed Limits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reasons the imposition of 50mph average speed limits on three stretches of M1 motorway, one in Northamptonshire and two in Leicestershire, were carried out consecutively rather than concurrently to avoid delays for motorists; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Highways England has carefully planned the roadworks on the M1 to ensure that works are carried out as concurrently as possible. This is to reduce the impact on motorists wherever possible, whilst delivering increasing levels of investment to improve the motorway network and enable economic growth.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39602
Session
2016-17
Related items
M1
Monday, 27 June 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Speed limits M1
Link
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