HC Deb 01 July 1964 vol 697 c227W
Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Transport what types of barriers or safety fences have been installed experimentally on the central reservations of motorways; and how long it is proposed to continue the tests before their effect on accidents is assessed.

Mr. Marples

Two nine-mile lengths of double steel rail safety fence are being erected on M.1 to test the value of crash barriers. Observations will begin as soon as possible, but it will be some time before significant results are obtained.