§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Transport what are the reasons for the delay in the opening of the South Harlow section of the M11.
§ Mr. HoramThe South Harlow-Loughton section of the M11 cannot be opened in advance of the adjoining section south to Redbridge, as the Loughton interchange does not provide for southbound traffic to leave, or for northbound traffic to enter, at that point. Work on the Redbridge section was affected by the three-day working week and adverse weather conditions in 1974 and again this winter. Both sections are expected to be opened to traffic this spring.