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Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative) on Friday, 27 February 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 March 2015. It was answered by Baroness Kramer (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 13 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

A13

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the state of the cleanliness of the A13 between the junction with the M25 and the junction with the A130; and what steps they intend to take to remove litter from that stretch of road.

Answer

The Highway’s Agency is responsible for litter picking the A13 between M25 Junction 30 and the A1089 interchange. East of the A1089, the A13 is the responsibility of Thurrock Council. The Agency regularly assesses their section of the A13 and takes action to pick litter in accordance with the 1990 Environmental Protection Act’s Code of Practice.

The Agency is aware that the A13 suffers from heavy littering. They are currently utilising existing traffic management which is in place for a major improvement scheme at junction 30 of the M25, to undertake intensive litter clearance. This operation will continue for several weeks.

In addition the Agency is engaging with local stakeholders, educating and encouraging HGV drivers to cover their vehicles to prevent litter and debris falling onto the verges. They are also liaising with Thurrock Council to identify ways to improve the levels of cleanliness in this area.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5306
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Litter A13
Link
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