Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 94781

Roads: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025

Question

Jim McMahon

Labour (Co-op)Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of car weight trends on wear and tear on highways.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Secretary of State has not made a specific assessment of the potential impact of car weight trends on wear and tear on highways. Commercial vehicles (typically those greater than 7.5 tonnes) are the dominant factor in determining road design and contr...

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