HC Deb 18 December 1969 vol 793 cc406-7W
71. Mr. Galbraith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how long on average it takes from the conception of special and trunk road schemes to complete them.

Mr. Ross

After the line of a dual carriageway trunk road or motorway has been decided, about three years are at present needed to complete the preparation of the scheme, obtain the statutory powers and start work, and about two years for construction: a somewhat shorter period is needed for smaller schemes.

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