§ David DavisTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the road quietening schemes that are being examined by his Department in Hull and the East Riding. [93821]
§ Mr. JamiesonI have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Tim Matthews, to write to the right hon. Member.
Letter from Tim Matthews to Mr. David Davis, dated 29 January 2003:
I have been asked by the Transport Minister, David Jamieson, 10 reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking for a list of road quietening schemes that are being examined by his Department in Hull and the East Riding.The Highways Agency is working to achieve the Government's commitment to deliver the target of resurfacing 60% of the trunk road and motorway network with low noise surfacing by 2011. This includes resurfacing all concrete roads. Within Hull and the East Riding there are two sections of concrete roads, both on the M62 Motorway, between Gilberdyke and Newport, and Balkholme and Gilberdyke. Some preliminary design work has been undertaken on schemes for these sections of road. There is also a section of concrete carriageway on the M18 Motorway between Junctions 6 and 7, which falls partly within the East Riding. The timing of resurfacing work will depend on when road maintenance is required.In addition, the Agency regularly reviews the trunk road and motorway network to identify the need for maintenance. At present, we envisage undertaking the following maintenance schemes within the next four years and will be considering the use of quieter surfaces:
- M62
- Junction 35 to Langham
- A63
- M62 to South Cave
- South Cave to Welton
- Western Interchange to Brighton Street
I hope this is helpful. If you would like any further information you may wish to contact the Agency's Area Manager for Hull and the East Riding, Mick Spink, on 0113 283 5397, or you can email him at mick.spink@highwavs.gsi.gov.uk