§ Mr. DawsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to re-surface the M6 motorway between Lancaster university and junction 34 with noise-reducing material. [2834]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonI have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency to write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Laurie Haynes to Mr. Hilton Dawson, dated 10 June 1997:
The Minister for Transport in London has asked me to reply to your recent question about the plans to resurface the M6 motorway between Lancaster University and Junction 34 and the use of noise reducing material.Where a road needs resurfacing we consider using materials which have beneficial noise properties where it is cost effective and affordable. Account also needs to be taken of the effects on safety, the life expectancy of the surfacing to be used and the condition of the existing road base.Proposals for resurfacing this section of the M6 are being developed and options for noise reducing surfaces will be given full consideration as part of the preparation for the works. Their timing will depend on the availability of resources.