§ 55. Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Transport what estimate she has made of the total volume of right turning and crossing traffic on Eastern Avenue between the Green Gate and the Barley Lane roundabout, assuming such traffic were diverted to Aldborough Road. North, or Aldborough Road, South; and how that total volume compares with similar signal-controlled crossings on Western Avenue.
§ Mr. SwinglerIn round figures, it is estimated that in a 16-hour period 3,000 vehicles would turn right on to or off EE stern Avenue at Aldborough Road and 600 would cross this trunk road. This is about half the volume of similar movements at the most lightly trafficked signal-controlled junction on Western Avenue.
§ Mr. IremongerThe hon. Gentleman has not answered my Question which asked him to take account of all the turnings on the assumption that the traffic was diverted through this. Can he do that and can he also distinguish between peak hour and other traffic?
§ Mr. SwinglerWe are certainly prepared to carry out further researches, because we are not satisfied with the present position. However, as the hon. Gentleman will know, we are in touch with the borough council about finding a solution to this problem, which may involve the erection of traffic signals.