Highways Agency

M62 JUNCTION 27 IMPROVEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

DETERMINATION BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT UNDER SECTION 105A (3) OF THE HIGHWAYS ACT 1980

The Secretary of State for Transport hereby gives notice that he has determined that his proposal to improve the M62 Junction 27 is a relevant project within the meaning of section 105A (1) of the Highways Act 1980 and is not subject to environmental impact assessment in accordance with Part VA of the Highways Act 1980 implementing Directive 85/337/EEC as amended by directive 97/11/EC.

Any comments about this notice should be sent to:

Highways Agency

Area 12

Lateral

8 City Walk

Leeds LS11 9AT

As soon as possible and not later than 6 weeks from publication date of this notice.

The contact for any further information about this notice is Andrew Brown, telephone number 0113 283 5477.

ANTONY FIRTH

Authorised to sign on behalf of Secretary of State

Dated the 5th December 2007.