§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many miles of motorway are currently being widened to three lanes; what is the cost of each project; and in which years the motorways were opened for two lanes.
§ Mr. CarmichaelNone, but at two sites on M5 near Bromsgrove climbing lanes, each approximately one mile long, are being constructed on the northbound carriageway. The estimated cost of this work is £587,570. This part of M5 was first opened to traffic in July 1962.