Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 103484
Road Works: Road Traffic Control
Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Question
Lisa Smart
Liberal Democrat — Hazel Grove
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of promoting zipper merging at roadworks to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Department for Transport works closely with local authorities to encourage effective traffic management during highway works, ensuring disruption to road users is kept to a minimum. Local authorities are responsible for determining the most appropriat...
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