HC Deb 07 March 1962 vol 655 cc70-1W
62. Mr. John Hall

asked the Minister of Transport when the question of the preservation or the replacement of Marlow Bridge was first raised with his Department; and on what date the two-tons limit was placed on the bridge.

Mr. Hay

Discussions about the future of the bridge first took place with my right hon. Friend's Department between 1925 and 1930. The question was revived in 1958.

The present weight limit of two tons was imposed in 1958.

63. Mr. John Hall

asked the Minister of Transport what representations have been made to him about the future of Marlow Bridge by the local authorities concerned, by the local trade organisations and by other local societies in Marlow; and what further local and other interests he intends to consult.

Mr. Hay

The Buckinghamshire and Berkshire County Councils, which are the highway authorities for the bridge, have applied for a grant towards the cost of reconstructing the present bridge to a weight limit of fifteen tons.

Some local organisations have pressed for a by-pass of Marlow and Bisham, to be carried over the River Thames about one mile downstream, and for the present bridge to be strengthened to five or eight tons.

ACCIDENTS AND CASUALTIES ON ROCHESTER WAY IN THE BOROUGH OF WOOLWICH IN 1960 AND 1961
Year Personal injury accidents Casualties
Killed Seriously injured Slightly injured Total
1960 69 1 9 73 83
1961 65 1 10 71 82