§ 21. Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has for the re-surfacing of the A34 between Wendlebury and Peartree in Oxfordshire. [81343]
§ Mr. JamiesonThis section of the A34 is a concrete road. It has been identified as meeting the appropriate selection criteria for possible resurfacing with quieter materials, as announced on 17 October 2001. The76W Highways Agency has carried out surveys on this and other routes opened since 1988 to assess whether actual noise levels have turned out to be significantly higher than predicted at the time of their Public Inquiry. The Highways Agency are currently making their assessment. We hope to be able to announce conclusions later this year.