Written question WQ87511

Asked by: Andrew RT DaviesConservativeMember for South Wales Central
To be answered by: Minister for Climate Change
Tabled: 14 February 2023
Due: 21 February 2023
Answered: 24 February 2023
Time to answer: 10 days3 days after the due date

Question

What is the estimated financial saving from the road projects scrapped under the roads review?

Answer

Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change

Schemes considered by the independent roads review panel were at the development stage of their project lifecycle, prior to the point where an accurate cost estimate for their delivery had been confirmed.

Our four tests for future road building will help prioritise future infrastructure spend away from carbon intensive new road projects, freeing up resources for the development, delivery, operation and maintenance of public transport improvements, as well as projects that make it easier for people to walk or cycle.

We will also prioritise investment in the existing road network – protecting roads against climate change, refurbishing critical assets and improving safety.

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