HC Deb 18 July 1962 vol 663 c60W
78. Mr. Jeger

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects work to start on the Micklefield improvement scheme on the A.1 road, which was scheduled for April last; and what is the cause of the delay.

Mr. Marples

Work began on 2nd July on the construction of dual-carriageways between Brotherton and Micklefield. Unexpected difficulties in acquiring some of the land prevented an earlier start.

79. Mr. Jeger

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the dangerous traffic bottleneck at Ferrybridge on the A.1 road; and what plans he has for a new bridge there.

Mr. Marples

Preparatory work is already well in hand on a by-pass of Ferrybridge, including a new river bridge. This scheme has high priority and will be started as soon as all the necessary statutory procedures and the engineering design have been completed.

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