HC Deb 18 July 1979 vol 970 cc1763-4
10. Mr. Neale

asked the Minister of Transport if he will bring forward the date of the construction of the A39 trunk road bypass of Wadebridge.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

An outline feasibility study into possible routes has just been completed. When this has been examined, I shall consider whether the scheme can be included in the trunk road preparation pool. At this stage, it is too early to predict a possible start date.

Mr. Neale

May I impress on the Minister the fact that there were 3.4 million tourists corning into Cornwall last year, using only three major trunk routes, and that the Wadebridge bypass will bring urgent help to an area that is heavily congested with holiday traffic, and to the tourist industry generally?

Mr. Clarke

I know of the concern felt in the area, and in particular I know of my hon. Friend's concern that the road should be expedited. The moment the Cornwall county council as agent has completed an outline feasibility study into the possibility of the bypass, I shall make sure that further work is continued as soon as possible.

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