Lancashire county council have informed the Department for Transport that the latest outturn total cost for the Heysham to M6 link scheme is now estimated to be £140 million. The next steps are for the North West region to confirm that it continues to support the scheme at the higher cost, and for DfT to conclude our assessment and appraisal of Lancashire's major scheme business case. This will allow DfT to take a decision on whether to grant programme entry.