HC Deb 27 July 1938 vol 338 cc3122-3W
Mr. Burke

asked the Minister of Transport whether the north-south motor-road scheme recently submitted by the Lancashire County Council is receiving his sympathetic consideration; and what is the estimated cost and mileage?

Mr. Burgin

The proposal for the construction of the north-south road submitted by the Lancashire County Council is being considered. The estimated cost is upwards of £5,000,000 and the mileage 62.

Mr. Burke

asked the Minister of Transport what is the estimated cost of improving the present A 6 road in Lancashire to a standard suitable for modern motor traffic?

Mr. Burgin

The Lancashire County Council have estimated that the cost of by-passing the sections of this road in built-up areas in that county and of widening the remainder is £3,935,000. This sum would provide for a road 120 feet wide with dual carriageways, cycle tracks and footways.