§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures he is taking to eliminate the queueing which is occurring at the exits of junction 6 on the M3 at Basingstoke.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe installation of peak hour traffic signals is being considered to deal with this problem pending longer-term solutions. A scheme for the grade separation of the Black Dam roundabout was added to the trunk road programme last year. This should overcome the problems in the longer term.
§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures he is taking to remove the danger of stationary vehicles in queues in nearside lanes waiting to leave motorways.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe proposals announced in "Roads for Prosperity" (Cm. 693) in May 1989, including widening and junction improvements of substantial lengths of existing motorway, will go a long way to reducing congestion, including that caused by vehicles queuing to leave motorways. In the case of some junctions not scheduled for major improvement, minor schemes such as installation of signal controls can reduce queuing, especially at peak periods.