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United Kingdom · Question · Written question

UIN 84756

Roads: Closures

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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23 October 2025

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30 October 2025 · Answer

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30 October 2025

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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  1. 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

  2. 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...

    Source: Written answer

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