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Roads: Construction

Asked by Sarah ChampionLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 21 November 2025UIN 90197

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with National Highways on Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) reports; and what her planned timetable is for publication of existing unpublished POPE reports.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Post opening project evaluation (POPE) reports are detailed and complex evaluations and it is right that we take the time to fully assure findings. We are committed to transparency and will provide an update on publication in due course.

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