Written question asked by Fiona Bruce (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 July 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

M6: Noise

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make representations to Highways England on concerns raised by Cranage Parish Council and constituents of the hon. Member for Congleton in respect of inadequate work which has now been halted on constructing acoustic fencing along the M6 smart motorway enlarged lanes boundary.

Answer: Highways England encountered unexpected ground conditions whilst in the process of installing the environmental barrier adjacent to Oak Tree Lane, Cranage which made the proposed barrier foundation inappropriate. Highways England is in the process of redesigning the installation detail and will recommence construction of the foundations once the redesign has been completed and approved. Work is expected to recommence in this area during July.

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