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Written question asked by Chris Ward (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


A259: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress she has made on plans to improve and upgrade the A259 coast road.

Answer

The proposed A259 South Coast Road Corridor scheme, promoted by East Sussex County Council (ESCC), is part of the Department’s Major Road Network/Large Local Majors (MRN/LLM) Programme and is currently at Strategic Outline Case (SOC) stage.

The Department is currently waiting for further work on the SOC to be completed by ESCC, and for further funding details. Officials are in regular contact with ESCC and continue to support them with the development of the SOC for this scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29028
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Coastal areas Repairs and maintenance A259
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk