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Road Traffic: Essex

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce congestion on key commuter routes in Essex, such as the a) A13 and b) A127.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
21 Apr 2026
Target answer date
23 Apr 2026
Answer
27 Apr 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 21 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce congestion on key commuter routes in Essex, such as the a) A13 and b) A127.

  2. 23 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 27 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    Most of the A13, other than a short stretch near the M25, and all of the A127 are roads for which the relevant local highway authorities are responsible. This includes monitoring overall network performance and addressing congestion issues. The Department...

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