HC Deb 05 June 1957 vol 571 c1235
3. Mr. Ridsdale

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he will make a statement with regard to the major improvements that are being made on the road London—Colchester—northeast Essex within the next two years.

Mr. Nugent

Four major improvements schemes are in progress. We hope to authorise four more within the next two years.

Mr. Ridsdale

Has the Minister received reports of the severe stoppages on this road last Sunday, and would he take steps to ensure that a really progressive attitude is adopted towards traffic control on it so as to make sure that the speed at Gallows Corner and other such junctions at least equals the speed at Tattenham Corner today?

Mr. Nugent

I do not know about the latter feature, Mr. Speaker, but the Gallows Corner roundabout is, of course, being improved now. If there are any other points on the road that my hon. Friend feels need attention in regard to speed, and will let me know, I shall be very glad to look into those matters.

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