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Written question asked by Natalie Elphicke Ross (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 April 2021 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Freight

Question

Whether he has undertaken an assessment of the adequacy of road transport provision for international freight traffic in East Kent; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Department works with Highways England and Kent County Council to ensure roads in East Kent can support international freight traffic.

This includes Highways England funding a movable barrier which enables Operation Brock to hold heavy goods vehicles in the event of serious disruption at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel, and allows the M20 to remain open for other traffic in both directions. For the longer term, Highways England is currently developing options for two schemes on the A2/M2 route to inform future road investment decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
914926
Session
2019-21
Question not reached
Yes
Notes
Date tabled listed on website as 29 Apr 2021
Subjects
Freight Kent Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk