PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Set limits on the length of lane closures for roadworks

Set limits for roadworks on motorways and A roads including: - Limiting lane closures to 3 miles maximum on motorways, 1 mile on A roads. - No roadworks or lane closures allowed within 20 miles of other works. - All work areas resourced 24 hours a day in non-residential areas until completion.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 123/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 123/100,000

Background

We believe that continuous lane closure disruption may cause:
- Increased potential for accidents
- Reduced access for emergency vehicles
- Delayed business deliveries
- Difficulty planning journeys
- Increased journey times
- Personal stress
- Road rage
- Lateness for medical appointments, work, school, flights, etc.
- Damage to the environment due to pollution from concentrated stationary traffic 