Dff denies second thoughts on M6 plan
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THE DEPARTMENT for Transport (DfT) insists it has no intention of going hack on proposals to widen the M6 north of Birmingham, despite distributing surveys that reveal it is looking at -alternative plans".
The government announced in July that it was asking the Highways Agency to press ahead with the preparation of detailed proposals to build an extra lane in each direction on the M6.
But Shadow Transport Secretary Chris Grayling says he was handed a questionnaire on a train to the North-West making it clear that ministers are still looking at alternatives. According to Grayling, the survey said: The government has appointed consultants to undertake a study to assess options and alternatives for the upgrade of the M6 between the West Midlands and the North-West.
"As part of this study, information is being gathered about rail passenger movements."
A DfT spokeswoman denies it has changed its plans, saying Grayling has misinterpreted" the wording of the question.