Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what changes National Highways have made to their initial plans for diversionary routes following local consultation regarding the Lune Gorge Bridge replacement works and impact on Junction 38 since the start of the year.

National Highways is currently developing options on the approach to the essential renewals required on the seven bridges of the M6 in Lune Gorge.

The intention is to consult on the final options early in February 2027. This will provide the community, businesses, road users and wider stakeholders with the opportunity to give their views on how the work should be carried out, including proposed diversion routes.