HC Deb 29 June 1966 vol 730 c287W
83. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Transport if she will now announce her plans for safeguarding the free flow of all traffic over the River Torridge.

Mr. Swingler

As soon as the road signs are ready, my right hon. Friend proposes to make an Order restricting waiting on sections of the A39 trunk road in Bideford. The widening of the carriageway on the bridge would only marginally improve traffic flow, and the expensive reconstruction work would not be justified by the small benefit.

84. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Transport what plans her Department has made for a new bridge over the River Torridge; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Swingler

A new bridge would no doubt be required as part of a by-pass of the trunk road at Bideford. We are unable to forecast when such a by-pass would be built.