HC Deb 24 March 1970 vol 798 c1199
28. Mr. Newens

asked the Minister of Transport if he will state his latest proposals for the construction of new east-west roads in the north-east outer metropolitan London area to relieve the pressure of road traffic on residential roads in Chingford and Waltham Abbey.

Mr. Bob Brown

In April, 1968, my right hon. Friend's predecessor announced the acceptance of the section of the D-ring road between A.10 and M.11 into the trunk road preparation pool. Preparatory work is continuing on this major scheme. A number of principal road schemes programmed in the area will also assist the flow of east-west traffic.

Mr. Newens

Although I realise that some progress is being made, does not my hon. Friend recognise that many residential roads are being subjected to the intolerable volume of traffic using the North Circular Road? Has not the time now arrived for him to agree to the early construction of the full length of the D-ring road?

Mr. Brown

I do not disagree with the preface to my hon. Friend's question. The completion of the preparatory work depends on the study by consultants for the Ringway 3 and the North Orbital Road.