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Written question asked by Ben Spencer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 April 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 May 2020 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Monday, 11 May 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


M25: Surrey

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if his Department will require that Highways England ensure the work scheduled in 2020 to improve the road surface between junctions 10 and 11 of the M25 will include the replacement of all remaining road surface joints.

Answer

Highways England understands noise is a concern for residents living close to the M25 between junctions 10 and 11 and it is actively looking for ways to reduce noise from the carriageways.

In April 2020, Highways England started carrying out repairs to the failed joints on this section of the M25 and the work will be completed this summer. The work will concentrate on those joints which are in the poorest condition. Replacing joints which have not failed, or have already been repaired, would not reduce the noise from this concrete section or improve safety.

Highways England carried out extensive joint repairs last year. Like all road surfaces, the concrete carriageway between junctions 10 and 11 is regularly monitored for safety and condition, and repairs are carried out when needed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41179
Session
2019-21
Subjects
M25 Repairs and maintenance Surrey
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk