Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 84756

Roads: Closures

Tabled: 23 October 2025

Answered: 30 October 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of updating the Signs for road works and temporary situations guidance to recommend that in cases of road closures the name of the road is included in sign

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Department recognises that clearer signage can help drivers make informed decisions. Including road names on ‘Road Closed Ahead’ signs may improve clarity, but it also raises safety concerns due to potential driver distraction. Its usefulness also dep...

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