§ 26. Mr. BlizzardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the further studies on improving the A47 east of Norwich will be completed. [78841]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonMy noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State announced on 23 March 1999, Official Report, House of Lords, columns 150–52, that a study of the A47 between Norwich and Great Yarmouth was programmed to begin in 2000–01. The duration of the study will depend on the complexity of the issues identified, but it is anticipated it will take at least a year to complete.
The Highways Agency is taking forward a separate, smaller-scale study for a safety scheme on the Blofield to Acle section of the A47. That study is due for completion this year. The Agency plans to implement other minor safety improvements on this section during Autumn 1999.