§ Mr. Crouchasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement regarding the progress of work on the improvements to the A2
Section Progress Estimated completion Boughton and Dunkirk bypass Under construction Winter 1975 Harbledowns bypass Contract let and construction to begin shortly. Spring 1976 Canterbury bypass Consultants appointed for design of scheme. Programming dates not yet determined Preparation work proceeding. Bridge bypass Under construction Summer 1976 Bishopbourne Road to Black Robin Lane Under construction Summer 1976 Barham Crossroads to Ropersole Farm Work completed Now open Lydden to Dover diversion Contract let for first (⅓ mile) section at Dover. Summer 1976 Contract for remaining section expected to be let at turn of this year.