Mr. Priceasked the Minister of Transport what are his plans for improving the reconstruction of the main Midlands—South-West road between Gloucester and Bristol; and whether in this connection he has given consideration to the maps showing where accidents have occurred on that road which have been prepared by the Gloucestershire County Council.
§ Mr. BarnesThe carriageway of the trunk road between Gloucester and Bristol will be widened to 30 feet where practicable, with diversions as necessary. With the limited funds at my disposal I cannot carry out this large-scale improvement at present, nor do anything beyond such small improvements as appear to be most urgent. In this connection the accident record to which my hon. Friend refers is being considered. I have already decided to put in hand this year some works at Almondsbury and Filton Park Halt Bridge. This road will eventually be relieved by the Bristol—Birmingham motor road.