HL Deb 18 June 2002 vol 636 cc83-4WA
Lord Higgins

asked Her Majesty's Government:

For how long the main A2 road from central London to the Channel Tunnel and the Channel ports has been blocked; how much time is expected to elapse before it is re-opened; what discussion they have had with the local authorities to whom responsibility for maintenance of the road has been delegated; and whether they will resume responsibility for major trunk roads. [HL4589]

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston

The section of the A2 inside London is the responsibility of the Mayor and Transport for London (TfL). The road is closed at Blackheath because of a large hole on the carriageway. TfL Street Management has been working closely with Greenwich and Lewisham councils to ensure that the road reopens to the public as soon as possible. Further information can be obtained from:

  • Peter Brown
  • Assistant Director of Street Management Services
  • TfL Street Management
  • Windsor House
  • 42–50 Victoria Street
  • London SW1H OTL.

On the A2 outside London there are periodic closures for demolition works in connection with the widening scheme between the A2 at Cobham and Junction 4 on the M2. Clear diversion routes are in place on these occasions to minimise disruption and delays to travellers.