Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 90197
Roads: Construction
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
Sarah Champion
Labour — Rotherham
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with National Highways on Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) reports; and what her planned timetable is for publication of existing unpublished POPE reports.
Answer
Simon LightwoodPost opening project evaluation (POPE) reports are detailed and complex evaluations and it is right that we take the time to fully assure findings. We are committed to transparency and will provide an update on publication in due course.