Dr. Bennettasked the Minister of Transport whether in view of the time that must elapse before the South Coast trunk road can relieve the traffic through Fareham, he will institute action on an emergency basis on Portchester crossroads, Fareham West Street and Portland Street junction, Fareham West Street and Trinity Street junction, and Fareham Station Arch.
§ Mr. MarplesImprovement schemes for Portchester Crossroads and Fareham Station Arch are already being studied. Future progress mainly depends on how quickly land and property problems can be overcome.
The Fareham Eastern By-Pass is already programmed and will significantly relieve congestion at the Fareham West Street and Portland Street junction. The cost and effect on property of major schemes there and at the Fareham West Street and Trinity Street junction prevent their early programming.