Written question asked by Anna Gelderd (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 March 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Road Traffic and Tolls: River Tamar
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help tackle delays caused by (a) tolls and (b) traffic to emergency service vehicles on the Tamar (i) bridge and (ii) ferries.
- Answer
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This Government acknowledges that the Tamar Crossings are an important local issue. Toll management is a matter for local determination through the Tamar Joint Committee and we recognise the benefits of the recently formed Tamar 2050 Programme Stakeholder Panel which will help oversee key decisions.
It is, of course, essential that emergency vehicles are able to travel swiftly to deal with urgent incidents. The Joint Committee maintains a very close working relationship with the emergency services. Although it is not possible to offer a dedicated emergency route on the bridge, this close level of engagement helps to ensure that emergency vehicles can cross as quickly as possible.
Ferry crews are given clear guidance when managing access for emergency vehicles and their subsequent departure.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 39681
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Bridges Ferries Emergency services Road traffic Tolls Vehicles River Tamar
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