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Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2023 (named day). It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Monday, 27 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

M62: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the roadworks on the M62 at the Ouse bridge, what estimate his Department has made of when (a) those roadworks will be completed, (b) the temporary speed limits will be removed and (c) all lanes will be open to traffic; and what steps his Department is taking to expedite the completion of those works.

Answer

The initial scope of the project included the replacement of two half joints on the eastbound carriageway however, following further inspections, National Highways determined that it was necessary to replace all eight joints. Whilst this means works will be ongoing longer than anticipated, it will minimise future disruption to road users and mitigate the risk of any future emergency failures that could lead to the full closure of the bridge.

The programme of works on the M62 Ouse bridge is scheduled to complete by the end of August 2024, at which point the temporary speed limits and lane closures will be removed.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3131
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Bridges Repairs and maintenance M62 River Ouse (Yorkshire)
Link
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