§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the total cost of the plans now being considered to relieve traffic congestion in East Flint by the Hawarden bypass, the Plough Lane intersection and improvement, together with the Aston Hill climbing lane, and the improvement to the Queensferry roundabout.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasApproximately £10 million.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received from residents at Broughton, East Flintshire, with reference to the proposed slip road and round-about of the Chester southerly bypass; and if he will make a statement on the action he proposes in this matter.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasRepresentations have been made both for and against my 413W plans to build the Welsh section of the Chester southerly bypass. The need for the road has been established and I intend to build it as soon as possible, subject to the completion of the statutory procedures.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if, in view of the need to end road traffic congestion in the Queensferry area, he will sanction the Plough Lane intersection and improvement together with the Aston Hill climbing lane; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasSchemes for the addition of a crawler lane on Aston Hill and the provision of grade separation to Plough Lane are being investigated.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if, in view of the need to end traffic congestion over the River Dee, in East Flint, and the need, because of population increases, for new industry, he will sanction improvements to the Queensferry roundabout; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe report of the consulting engineers appointed to consider alternative proposals for improvements at Queensferry roundabout is expected within the next few weeks. As soon as possible thereafter I shall seek the views of the public on the feasible alternatives and select a preferred solution.