HC Deb 13 June 1956 vol 554 c35W
82. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what is the position regarding the construction of dual-carriageways on the Great North Road A1 between Alconbury Hill and Stilton; and when it is expected the work will be completed.

Mr. Watkinson

A contract will be let shortly for part of the length from Alconbury Hill to Woolpack Cross Roads and this part should be open to traffic by the end of 1957. Tenders have been invited for the remainder of this length (on which experimental work is to be carried out), but work on this part is not expected to be completed until the summer of 1958.

The preparation of contract details is in hand for the length from Woolpack Cross Roads northwards to Norman Cross beyond Stilton and it is hoped to let a contract for this length early in 1957 and complete the work by the spring of 1958.