§ Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Transport how many level crossings and toll bridges still exist on the trunk roads under his control; where these are situated; and when he anticipates they will be removed and freed, respectively?
§ Mr. BurginThere are 82 railway level crossings on trunk roads and 30 colliery crossings. The elimination of these crossings will proceed concurrently with the improvement of the sections of road concerned.
There are three toll bridges on trunk roads—Menai Bridge, Conway Bridge and Selby Bridge. I have no proposal for freeing the Menai Bridge which is at present under reconstruction; Selby Bridge will cease to be on a trunk road upon the completion of the Selby By-pass which will provide an alternative route. Proposals in relation to Conway Bridge are under active consideration.