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Written question asked by Rebecca Harris (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


A13: Road Traffic

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made a estimate of levels of congestion on the A13/A130 junction at Sadler’s Farm (a) now and (b) in each of the next 20 years.

Answer

Whilst traffic management on the local road network is the responsibility of the local highway authority, the Department recognises that congestion affects daily journeys and economic growth. That is why Essex County Council is eligible for over £230 million in highways maintenance funding over the next four years.

More widely, the Department for Transport continues to legislate for new lane rental schemes to reduce congestion from roadworks and are devolving powers to mayors to establish future schemes, allowing local leaders to address congestion on their network.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18570
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Road traffic A13
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk