§ 61. Mr. Adamsonasked the Minister of Transport whether any plans are projected for the widening of the main Holyhead Road between Weedon and Brownhills; and whether it is contemplated that the new road will be raised to the level of the canal bridges?
§ Mr. BurginThe Holyhead Road (A.5) between Weedon and Brownhills lies within the counties of Northampton, Warwick, Leicester and Stafford, and the respective county councils are the responsible highway authorities. I understand that the Northampton County Council are preparing plans for the improvement of the road in their area, 1972 including the reconstruction of the canal bridges in question and the raising of the approaches to eliminate the humps and improve visibility. There are no proposals before me at present from the other councils concerned for the general widening of the road.
§ Mr. AdamsonWill the right hon. Gentleman use his persuasion with the other authorities to see that this dangerous road is improved?
§ Mr. BurginPerhaps this question will have that effect.