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Written question asked by David Baines (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Unadopted Roads: Research

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on the research into the decline in road adoption rates across England; and when she expects to publish the findings of that research.

Answer

The Department is continuing its dedicated research into the decline in road adoption rates across England. This includes gathering evidence from local highway authorities and wider stakeholders to understand current challenges and assess options to improve and streamline the adoption process. The findings from this work will inform any future policy or legislative considerations. We expect to publish the findings later this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117964
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Research Unadopted roads
Link
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