§ Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made in providing a reliefroad to by-pass Newhaven in order to reduce accidents on the A.259 swingbridge; and whether, as a temporary measure, he will set up speed limit signs on the approach roads at a distance of 25 yards on each side of the bridge.
§ Mr. MarplesI understand that East Sussex County Council, the responsible highway authority, and Newhaven Urban District Council, are considering a scheme for a road which would bypass the swingbridge.
The provision of speed limit signs relating to the bridge is the responsibility of the British Railways Board and the highway authority.