Road Works: Road Traffic Control
Commons · Question 103484 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Lisa Smart
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of promoting zipper merging at roadworks to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 12 Jan 2026
The Department for Transport works closely with local authorities to encourage effective traffic management during highway works, ensuring disruption to road users is kept to a minimum. Local authorities are responsible for determining the most appropriat...