Local MP, Mark Pawsey, has welcomed new proposals from Government to crackdown on disruption caused by roadworks on local roads. New rules are being considered that would reduce disruption for families and businesses in Rugby and Bulkington when using the roads to get around.
The new rules are designed to promote 7-day working on local road works and under the plans being considered, councils and utility companies would face paying up to £5,000 a day if motorists are inconvenienced by road works left in place on local A-roads over a weekend when no one is working on them. There may also be charges when temporary traffic lights are left in place.
Commenting on the proposals, Mark said:
“Getting around on the road network is important for families and also for businesses, with higher costs due to road disruption often being passed on to the consumer. By minimising disruption this would mean faster and more reliable journeys on our roads, benefitting local people who have had to deal with disruption at places like the railway bridge on the A428 near Church Lawford and around the town centre.”
Mark continued:
“These proposals come alongside major investment in our roads, with £15 billion of additional support for England’s road network through the Road Investment Strategy. This will deliver major projects to improve and renew the network, easing congestion and improving traffic journeys.”
Mark concluded:
“Rugby is a growing town and I know local residents are concerned over the provision of infrastructure, including the roads. I have raised these issues in Parliament as well as with the council and I think that these new, sensible, rules will help ease the congestion on local roads.”