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Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 May 2023 (named day). It was answered by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Bitumens

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department has taken to evaluate the climate resilience of (a) existing road surfaces and (b) different asphalt mixes for use in road construction and maintenance.

Answer

The Department is working closely with the UK Roads Leadership Group’s Resilience, Biodiversity & Climate Board to assess the impact of climate change on the highway network and to develop guidance for local highway authorities to make their highway assets, including road surfaces, more resilient.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
184547
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Construction Climate change Roads Repairs and maintenance Bitumens
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk