§ Mr. ShersbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what consideration he is giving to the longer-term case for repairing, improving or expanding the capacity of the M4 elevated section on the approach to central London; what forecasts have been prepared of increased traffic volume resulting from the continued expansion of traffic to and from Heathrow airport; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Peter BottomleyConsultants were appointed last year to develop a strategy for management of the motorway and trunk road network within the M4/A4 corridor from London to Heathrow. The aim is to improve the reliability of journey times by making the best use of the existing system. A report on this study is expected during the summer of next year. It will incorporate all relevant traffic forecasts, including those relating to Heathrow.