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Junction 29

Reported via desktop in the Not working (NH) category by Alfred Corrigan at 15:44, Mon 4 December 2023

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 5281200.

Recently traveled back via the M61 to M6 Junction 29 Preston no lighting at junction 29. Why one of the business Junctions and the number of accidents that have occurred between 29 & 30 ...The lights go off 5 miles from Preston M61 and continue M6 to Preston East Thats 7 miles at most whats the point, not carbon footprint they LEDS

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  • Thank you for your report about lack of lighting on your journey via M61 to M6 junction 29.

    This area is mainly unlit to help us support the aims of the Department for Transport. We’re able to reduce carbon emissions by switching off lighting on carefully selected stretches of motorway. Sites have been chosen where there is a good safety record where analysis shows that the lights can be switched off without affecting safety.

    We appreciate your concern, however there’s a good safety record here. Following any lighting switch off, we closely monitor safety performance. There is no evidence to suggest the safety performance of this route has deteriorated.

    Only 30% of our total network is currently lit, and between 40-50% of motorways specifically. Motorway safety is not a static environment and safety hazards can change with time. We still use road lighting where it is needed such as junctions. We’re confident that we can reduce lighting without a significant impact on safety for road users.

    Kind regards National Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by National Highways at 12:25, Wed 6 December 2023

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