Major road schemes could be cancelled.......

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/22/major-road-schemes-could-cancelled-david-cameron-rushed-11bn/

This is a story published in the Daily Telegraph on 22nd March 2017.  So! with the announcement that there will be a further General Election in June, STAG have written the following letter to Salisbury's MP www.johnglen.org.uk

Dear John,

Now that the campaign to dual the A303 – STAG is now in “higher hands” I have become part of our Shrewton Transport Group which has been in place for some time, and is an integral part of Shrewton Parish Council’s structure to get things done around the village. At my first meeting on Monday 24^th April, the group request that I write to you in the light of the recent announcement that a number of road schemes will be cut and that decisions will be made during this coming summer as to what gets done and what doesn’t. They just want to be assured that the work to improve the A303 past Stonehenge and so, reduce rat running through Shrewton, will not “slip through our fingers” so to speak. We are all aware of the costs in preparation over many years to “get the job done” not to mention the economy benefit to the West Country and beyond.  
I know it’s difficult for you to make any assurances at this time, but we would wish that you continue the good work you have put in and that it remains up front in your efforts to remain Salisbury’s MP.
Many thanks for your support to the STAG campaign over the past years.
Best wishes
Janice
Stonehenge Traffic Action Group
cc:
Richard Harris Parish Clerk
Paul Timlett
Tom Thead (house at Rollestone Cross Roads)
Dave Hassett
Sarah Walker: Highways England
Phillip Morris: National Trust
Arrowhead

A response within 24 hours from John Glen MP; to the above e-mail!.....well impressed!

Dear Janice,
Thank you very much for your email.

I am aware of the recent speculation – primarily fuelled by a report from the Public Accounts Committee which suggested that there was pressure on the capital expenditure in the roads budget.
I can assure you that there is very little ( if any) prospect of the A303 project being curtailed – this is a strategic project for our national infrastructure and is distinct from the overall transport budget. I met with the project director 3.5 weeks ago and all is moving forward as the results of the recent consultation are being sifted. It is envisaged that the preferred option will be announced later in the summer.
Naturally, I hope I will be in a position to take the work forward following the election and I note the longstanding concerns of STAG which I am determined to satisfy in the years ahead ( if I have the opportunity).
Very best
John