§ Mr. Cockeramasked the Minister of Transport what was the estimated construction period and the estimated cost of the Ludlow bypass when work commenced; what is the current estimated 109W cost; and when he estimates this bypass to be open for public use.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWhen work began, in June 1977, the construction period was estimated at two years and the cost at £4.44 million. Completion is now expected by November this year at an estimated cost of £4.54 million. Neither figure includes the cost of providing the new underline railway bridge which was the subject of a separate contract. Nor does the current estimate make provision for possible contractual claims or the net additional costs arising from the
Scheme Estimate coast November 1978 prices Construction time £ A49/A456 junction, Woofferton: Improvement of visibility and junction layout … … … … … … … … 130,000 1 year Visibility improvement on bend at Bromfield … … … … 12,000 3 months Hunger Hill diversion: Realignment of carriageway and improvement to junction … … … … … … … … … 500,000 1½–2 years Visibility improvement at A49/B4370 junction … … … … 3,000 2 months