Written question asked by Ranil Jayawardena (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 June 2023. It was answered by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 5 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
M3 and M4: Safety
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if his Department will undertake further works to the M3 and M4 smart motorways to provide additional services and facilities for drivers such as lay-bys.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the important role that Motorway Service Areas (MSAs) play in providing a safe place for motorists to stop and rest. Government policy on the location of MSAs is detailed in Department for Transport Circular 01/2022 ‘Strategic Road Network and the delivery of sustainable development’.
The Government has also committed £390m to a programme to deliver 150 additional Emergency Areas on All Lane Running (ALR) smart motorways over the duration of the second Road Investment Strategy (2020-25).
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 186908
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Safety Repairs and maintenance M3 M4
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- 2023-06-05 15:52:10 +0100
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