Motorways (Road Works)

HC Deb 29 October 1985 vol 84 cc392-3W

Mr. Beggs

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on how many occasions during the last 12 months, the hard shoulder on the M2 and the M5 motorways out of Belfast has been used during road works or diversions, and of these, on how many occasions signs were placed to direct motorists to use the hard shoulder.

Mr. Needham

On one occasion, and appropriate signing was provided.

Mr. Beggs

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take steps to require signs to be placed in future on motorways during road works at diversions to indicate to motorists that the hard shoulder may be used.

Mr. Needham

Where motorists are required to use the hard shoulder on motorways in Northern Ireland during roadworks or diversions, adequate signing will be provided.