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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 3 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


M25: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill onĀ 27 October (HL11341), what credit was claimed for the potential reduction in congestion and journey times arising from the widening scheme on the south-western stretches of the M25; for what period these claims were made; and what has been the actual experience.

Answer

The widening of the south-western stretches of the M25 took place over twenty years ago, with the most recent scheme (M25 J12-15) completed in 2005. Any information available on schemes completed a long time ago will be held in the National Archives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11528
Session
2024-26
Related items
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Friday, 31 October 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Road traffic Roads M25 Repairs and maintenance
Link
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