Road Works: Compensation
Commons · Question 908536 · Tabled 19 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Lisa Smart
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to align compensation available to people affected by roadworks with other forms of transport.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 26 Mar 2026
We are focused on tackling the cause of delays. We have raised fines for overruns to up to £10,000 a day. We have recently approved 7 lane rental schemes to charge those who dig up the busiest roads at the busiest times.