HC Deb 29 June 1938 vol 337 cc1940-2W
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made with the roads coming under the five-year plan and 100 per cent. grants; what roads are being constructed at present or will be at an early date; and what are the estimates of cost?

Mr. Burgin

I assume that the hon. Member refers to road construction in the Crofter Counties of Scotland. Work upon 369 miles has been either completed, or is in progress, or will shortly be commenced.

The following sections of road are being reconstructed or will be at an early date:

Route and sections being reconstructed or to be put in hand at an early date.

  • A.9. Sutherland: Brora—The Mound.
  • A.83. Argyll: Loin Bridge—Black Spout.
  • A.83. Argyll: Inverary—Furnace.
  • A.83. Argyll: Furnace—Lochgair.
  • A.83. Argyll: Kames—Achnaba.
  • A.83. Argyll: Ardrishaig—Tarbert.
  • A.85. Argyll: Pass of Brander—Dailnamac
  • A.85. Argyll: Dailnamac—Oban.
  • A.86. Inverness: Laggan Inn—Drumgask.
  • A.830. Inverness: Ardrishaig—Loch Ailort.

Route and sections being reconstructed or to be put in hand at an early date.

  • A.83. Ross and Cromarty: Gairloch—Altbea.
  • A.83. Ross and Cromarty: Grudie Bridge.
  • A.836. Sutherland:—Naver Bridge—Melvich.
  • A.837.Sutherland: Ledmore—Lubcroy.
  • A. 838. Sutherland: Laxford Bridge—Durness.
  • A.838. Sutherland: Durnes—Heilam.
  • A.838. Sutherland: Laxford Bridge—Loch More.
  • A.848. Mull: Tobermory—Salen.
  • A.848. Mull: Dervaig—Calgary.
  • A.850. Skye: Kyleakin—Strollamus.
  • A.850.Skye: Sligachan—Glenvarragil.
  • A.855. Skye: Scove Bay—Brogaig.
  • A.857. Lewis: Barvas—Cross.
  • A.859. Lewis: Balallan—Aline.
  • A.859. Harris: Aline—Tarbert—Tarbert Pier.
  • A.861. Argyll: Stronchareggan—Keil.
  • A.862. Inverness: Stronchreggan—Keil.
  • A.862. Inverness: Fort Augustus—Lich Traff.
  • A.865. North Uist: Carnich-Clachan—Lochmaddy.
  • A.867. North Uist: Lochmaddy—Clachan.
  • A.888. Barra: Circular Road.
  • A.961. Orkney: From A.960 to St. Mary's.
  • A.963. Orkney: Kirkwall to Kirkwall Pier.
  • A.964. Orkney: Hobbister Road—Grindlay.
  • A.965. Orkney: Kirkwall—A.986.
  • A.966. Orkney: Evie—Twatt Road.
  • A.967. Orkney: Twatt—Rango.
  • A.968. Zetland: Lerwick—Cunningsburgh.
  • A.969. Zetland: Lerwick—Scalloway.
  • A.970. Zetland: Bridge of Fitch—Voe.
  • A.971. Zetland: Veensgarth—Sandness.

The total estimated expenditure to he incurred in respect of the Crofter Counties Scheme is £6,000,000, and the estimated expenditure on the schemes completed or put in hand to date is £2,165,863.

Mr. Henderson Stewart

asked the Minister of Transport what would be the estimated cost of reconstructing the road from Edinburgh to Kincardine Bridge in order to make it suitable for modern traffic?

Mr. Burgin

This route is made up of part of A. 9 which is a trunk road, and part of A. 905 which is a county road. The following major works on the trunk road are contemplated for early execution:

Estimated cost.
£
(1) Boathouse Bridge, A. 9 100,000
(2) Canal Bridge at Linlithgow, A. 9 30,000
(3) The Vennel, Linlithgow, A. 9 25,000
(4) River Bridge at Linlithgow, A. 9 26,000
£181,000

In addition, the Stirling County Council have included the sum of £54,000 in their five-year programme for the improvement of route A. 905.