EDM 1465: Slip road safety

That this House notes with concern the unsafe nature of the slip roads on the A34, particularly between Oxford and Newbury; is alarmed by the short length of many slip roads, which provide insufficient distance for vehicles to accelerate safely to match the speed of traffic on the A34 or, in some cases, force drivers to stop altogether at the end of the slip road, creating extremely unsafe conditions; further notes that numerous slip roads are situated on steep gradients and sharp bends, requiring drivers to slow down significantly to exit safely; acknowledges that these issues are widespread along the stretch of the A34 from Oxford to Southampton and recognises the A34 as one of the most heavily used A roads in the region; welcomes the work being undertaken by National Highways through the A34 North and South of Oxford Study and the preparation of recommendations to Government; and urges the Government to provide the necessary financial support and to work closely with National Highways to implement urgent safety improvements to slip roads on the A34 to protect all road users.