§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Transport what action he has taken to indicate major delays on motorways in time to allow motorists to follow time saving diversions, properly signposted.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe quickest and safest way of accommodating motorway traffic during a major repair is normally to direct traffic around the obstruction with lane diversions on the motorway itself. Where it is necessary and possible to divert traffic on to routes off the motorway, these are signposted at least two junctions in advance of the repair site, as can be seen this year on the M2 and M5.
The Department gives regular and full details of motorway works to the media and to motoring organisations. In addition, we have introduced this year new signs on the MI and M6 giving motorists more information about the location, duration and reason for major repairs.
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§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will review as a matter of safety the signposting of diversions from motorways, particularly where traffic congestion takes place such as at roundabouts, to see that signs clearly indicate the direction to which the diversion leads.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeNo. I am satisfied with the existing systems for diversion signing. I will consider any particular problem that the hon. Member has in mind if he will write to me about it.