Road Traffic: Essex
Commons · Question 128924 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
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.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 27 Apr 2026
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...