§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the purpose of the lane closures on the west bound carriageway of the M5, between junctions 25 and 26; how long the closures are expected to last; what other closures are planned for the near future on this stretch of motorway; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe current lane closures are required to enable localised maintenance operations to be carried out. This work should be completed within a few days.
276WNo further closures are planned in the near future. However, I hope to award a contract next spring for the replacement of a further length of the concrete carriageway.