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Written question asked by Lord Redwood (Conservative) on Monday, 26 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 February 2024. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Monday, 4 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


M4: Speed Limits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what criteria are used to determine when temporary air quality speed limits are used on the M4 near Heathrow.

Answer

National Highways implemented a speed restriction of 60mph on the M4 westbound at junctions 3 to 4 in December 2022 to achieve nitrogen dioxide (NO2) compliance in the shortest possible time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15521
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Air pollution Heathrow Airport Speed limits M4
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk