§ Mr. ShersbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what noise abatement measures have been taken to protect the residents of Ickenham from noise pollution at the point where the A40 (M) Western avenue passes between the junction of Long lane, Hillingdon, and Uxbridge circus; and what further measures are planned.
§ Mr. NorrisThis is an operational matter for the Highways Agency and I have asked the chief executive to write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Mr. Michael Shersby, dated 6 February 1995:
The Minister for Transport in London, Steven Norris, has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking the Secretary of State for Transport what noise abatement measures have been taken to protect the residents of Ickenham from noise pollution at the point where the A40(M) Western Avenue passes between the junction of Long Lane, Hillingdon, and Uxbridge Circus; and what further measures are planned.There were a number of measures taken to reduce the level of traffic noise from the improved A40 trunk road near Hillingdon Circus. These were included in the design and were:-
- i) putting the new trunk road in deep cutting;
- ii) erecting a noise barrier between residential properties and the trunk road carriageway north of the new road;
- iii) providing noise insulation where properties qualify under the Noise Insulation Regulations; and
- iv) surfacing the new road in tarmac rather than concrete.
Planting to soften the environmental effect of the new trunk road on its surroundings will be carried out this spring.Residents who consider that their property has depreciated in value as a result of increased traffic noise from the use of the new road, may be able to claim compensation under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973. The claim period starts in May this year when notices will appear in the local press.