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Hello,
Welcome to our latest update on our proposals to improve the M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange.
A quick reminder of our proposals:
As one of the busiest sections of road on our network, more than 270,000 vehicles pass through the M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange each day. Due to the volume of traffic and the resulting queues, the junction and the surrounding roads have a high number of incidents.
By improving the current layout of the junction and approaching carriageway, our plans will help to reduce delays, smooth traffic flow and create safer journeys for all.
What’s been happening?
Our plans have been examined through the Development Consent Order (DCO) process. All schemes that are classed as ‘Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects’ go through the DCO process, instead of the more traditional planning permission.
During this process our plans are reviewed by the Planning Inspectorate, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State. Once the review is complete, a recommendation is made to the Secretary of State for Transport, who will decide on whether or not the scheme will go ahead.
More information about the process can be found on the Planning Inspectorate website.
Timeline of our DCO:
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| June 2019 |
We submitted our plans to the Planning Inspectorate for review. The DCO process is mainly a written process with questions asked to us and other interested parties. The Inspectors can decide to also hold hearings around specific issues. These hearings provide the inspectors the opportunity to ask questions and clarify evidence. |
| July 2020 |
The Planning Inspectorate closed its review. |
| October 2020 |
The Planning Inspectorate submitted its report and recommendation to the Secretary of State. This report will only be made public after the Secretary of State makes their decision.
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| January 2021 |
The Secretary of State extended the deadline for a decision on our plans. The 4-month extension allows the Secretary of State to consult further on specific areas of our plans. |
| May 2021 |
A final decision is due from the Secretary of State on whether or not the scheme will go ahead. |
Keeping you informed
You can find out more about our plans and keep up to date with the project on our dedicated webpage: www.highwaysengland.co.uk/m25j10 . There is also the opportunity for you to sign up to updates via the webpage.
If you have any questions, please contact us either by email on M25j10@highwaysengland.co.uk or call 0330 123 500 and one of the team will be happy to help.
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