Call for evidence outcome

Proposed instrument to regulate traffic on M20 motorway: call for views

From:
Department for Transport
Published
29 June 2023
Last updated
16 October 2023 — See all updates
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Government response: Proposed instrument to regulate traffic on M20 motorway call for views

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This outcome summarises the responses to the government’s recent consultation on the proposed statutory instrument that will enable National Highways Limited (NHL) to continue to regulate traffic on the M20 motorway in Kent at times of disruption at the ports.

It includes the government’s response and its decision for future implementation, having considered the contributions received.

Original call for evidence

Summary

This consultation considers a proposed statutory instrument that enables National Highways to regulate traffic using Operation Brock after the current temporary traffic regulation order expires.

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Call for evidence description

We’re calling for views on a proposed statutory instrument that will enable National Highways Limited (NHL) to continue to regulate traffic on the M20 motorway in Kent when needed.

This proposed statutory instrument will replace the current traffic regulation order which expires on 31 December 2023. It will continue to impose the same restrictions on the motorway including speed limits, vehicle width restrictions and detailed lane traffic management measures.

The geographical scope is the M20 motorway in Kent between:

  • junctions 9 and 8 (London-bound)
  • junctions 7 and 11 (coastbound)

This consultation is aimed at any affected stakeholder groups or individuals.

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Proposed statutory instrument: consultation details

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Published 29 June 2023
Last updated 16 October 2023 + show all updates

  1. Government response to the call for evidence added.

  2. First published.