Darlington Bypass

HC Deb 14 February 1963 vol 671 cc235-6W

Mr. Kitson

asked the Minister of Transport whether he intends to construct any roundabouts on the Darlington bypass.

Mr. Marples

There will be no roundabouts to be negotiated by through traffic on the Darlington bypass, but at the junctions with A.1 at Kneeton Corner and Aycliff and with A.68 slip roads will lead into roundabouts on those roads. There will also be a roundabout at the end of the spur road into Darlington at Blackwell Bridge.

Mr. Kitson

asked the Minister of Transport when it is expected that the Darlington bypass will be completed; and what is the estimated cost.

Mr. Marples

Work on the three major bridges on the Darlington bypass is already in progress, and the road-works, tenders for which have been invited, should start in April. I expect the whole bypass to be completed some two years later. The total cost, including land, is estimated at some £6¾ million.