§ 61. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the traffic blocks which arise at the Chequers Lane-Ripple Road junction, Dagenham, and whether he will give priority to the proposed construction of a larger roundabout there to be part of the new dual carriageway.
§ Mr. MarplesI am aware of the congestion that occurs at this junction. To enlarge the present roundabout adequately would involve extensive demolition of property and I propose, therefore, to replace it by traffic lights. The work is to be carried out as part of the scheme for constructing a second carriageway on Ripple Road which should start next Summer.