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Written question asked by Lord Jopling (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


M6: Bridges

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the estimated cost of building eight new bridges on the M6 in Cumbria; and what are the proposed start and finish dates for the work.

Answer

National Highways is currently working through the Detailed Design Phase of the M6 Lune Gorge structures project including consideration of construction methodologies. As such, the cost estimation process is not complete. The timescales for the main construction works are from Spring 2027 to Summer 2031, and preparatory work has started.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10456
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Costs Construction Bridges Cumbria M6
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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