Local road and rail issues raised with Transport Secretary
Witham MP Priti Patel has discussed local and strategic road and rail issues with the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, at a meeting in the House of Commons. Priti discussed the delays to the redevelopment of Witham Station, future investment in rail infrastructure, the state of local roads and …
Priti secures A12/A120 roads meeting with Secretary of State for Transport
Witham MP Priti Patel has secured a meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, to discuss the A12 widening scheme and A120 dualling scheme. Both schemes are key infrastructure projects to ease congestion, improve road safety and support economic growth in the region. Priti highlighted the …
A120 dualling raised by Priti in Commons
Witham MP Priti Patel has questioned the Chancellor of the Exchequer over the scheme to dual the A120 between Braintree and the junction with the A12 at Marks Tey. Essex County Council have previously prepared a feasibility study to develop a planned route for the dualling scheme, which National Highways …
Priti Patel MP on the damage to the Appleford Bridge, Great Braxted
I was concerned to hear of the extensive damage to Appleford Bridge, Great Braxted on Monday. The Bridge is on one of the main routes to the A12 for Tiptree Villagers and other local residents. I know that a great many HGVs also use the Bridge and will have to …
Priti Patel MP and ECC Cabinet Member for Highways meet in Tiptree to inspect the Village’s deteriorating roads
At a special summit meeting organised by the Office Priti Patel MP, the Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance and Sustainable Transport, Cllr Lee Scott, Tiptree Parish Councillors, Sue Allen-Shepherd, Jonathan Greenwood and Stuart Gulleford and Colchester Borough Councillor Roger Mannion have met with Priti to discuss the …
Priti Patel MP reviews Tiptree’s deteriorating roads
The Member of Parliament for the Witham Constituency, Priti Patel, has reviewed key roads in Tiptree to inspect some of the more dangerous areas where potholes, deteriorating road surfaces and faded markings are causing safety problems for motorists, motorbike riders and cyclists. On Sunday (3rd April) Priti inspected the road …
Priti Patel inspects accident blackspots on Witham Road, Wickham Bishops
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has been inspecting accident blackspots on the Witham Road in Wickham Bishops with local resident, Andrew Reid and local Councillor, Mark Durham. Mr Reid had contacted Priti regarding local concerns about the increasingly heavy traffic on the Witham Road, as well as vehicles speeding, following …
Priti calls for views on A12 widening scheme
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has called on residents, local communities and businesses to respond to the latest consultation on the A12 Widening Scheme. The preliminary design consultation runs for eight weeks and includes detailed designs about the proposed works to widen the A12 into a three-lane carriageway between junction …
Priti looks out for residents troubled by heavy traffic in Great Wigborough and Woodham Mortimer
Concern is being expressed by residents on the Maldon Road through Great Wigborough, about the amount, type and speed of the traffic using that route. They are particularly concerned about the increasing number of HGVs, which cause considerable vibration in nearby properties, which are very close to the road. It …
Priti welcomes A12 route announcement
The Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed Highways England’s preferred route announcement for the A12 widening scheme between junctions 23 and 25. The preferred route alignment follows on from the proposals in the 2017 consultation and the announcement made last year for the stretch of road between junctions 19 to …