United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 84756
Roads: Closures
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23 October 2025
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30 October 2025 · Answer
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Summary
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
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23 October 2025
Written question
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
Source: Commons
30 October 2025
Answer
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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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-23/84756
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1844523
- uk · wq-1844523 · source updated 30 October 2025