Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
M6: Repairs and Maintenance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the potential impact of the M6 junction 38 closures on (a) local businesses, (b) tourism and (c) employment in Cumbria.
- Answer
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The M6 Lune Gorge bridge works are being undertaken to avoid future emergency interventions, such as unplanned closures or restrictions, which would have greater adverse impacts on local businesses, tourism and employment in Cumbria. These works will maintain the M6 as a safe and dependable corridor for freight, commerce and local communities for years to come.
National Highways has undertaken over 60 engagement sessions since 2023 to understand the local impact. National Highways is planning the works to minimise impact as far as possible and will continue to engage with local stakeholders to seek further mitigations where feasible.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 125230
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Bridges Cumbria Employment M6 Tourism Repairs and maintenance
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