§ Mr. Russellasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation why roadworks in Finchley Road, Hampstead, which cause a diversion of north-bound traffic, have been started before others, which cause a very long diversion of north-bound traffic in West End Lane and one-way working in part of Abbey Road, have been completed; and if he will give the approximate dates by which each of these schemes will be completed.
§ Mr. WatkinsonI understand that the works in Finchley Road are to enable the London Transport Executive to rebuild, as a matter of urgency, the tunnel arch of the Metropolitan Line, which lies near the surface at this point. This work 155W could not have been foreseen or delayed, and it will take about six months to complete.
The works in West End Lane are expected to be completed within the next week or two, and those in Abbey Road before Christmas.