{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767074.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":767074,"attributes":{"action":"Reconsider merging the A120 and A12 using option D to reduce traffic on B1018","background":"To reconsider investing moneys into the merge of the A120 and A12 Road. There has been a lot of planning and work that went into the consideration, however, due to lack of funds this was cancelled. Due to the increasing number of vehicles the B1018 is no longer fit for purpose as cut through.","additional_details":"Investing in Essex highways will help communities and the local and county council do not have enough funds to carry out the work","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-04-11T16:41:28.055Z","updated_at":"2026-05-06T16:42:05.198Z","rejected_at":"2026-05-06T16:42:03.567Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-11T16:49:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"local","details":"We can’t accept petitions that call for action at a local level.\r\n\r\nYou could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.\r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP\r\n\r\nAnd you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/\r\n\r\nYou could also raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}