Andrew Murrison has received an update from National Highways promising the much awaited M4 to Dorset Coast Strategic Study 'later in the summer.' The letter says;
"We are currently finalising our recommendations and reports, which will include an executive summary and brochure which we’ll submit to DfT for consideration shortly. Subject to ministerial agreement we hope to be able to share our findings and recommendations later in the summer."
Andrew has been anxiously awaiting the report as the A350 may be identified as the strategic route that will be nominated to take the bulk of heavy traffic to and from the M4. The road running through his constituency impacts Westbury and a number of villages. He said;
"As it stands the A350 isn't remotely suitable. There would have to be serious mitigations including a western route Westbury bypass and I'm looking for the report to reflect that in unambiguous terms."