HC Deb 26 January 1967 vol 739 cc367-8W
Mr. Berry

asked the Minister of Transport which sections of the London D ring road are in the road programme up to 1970; what proportion of the total scheme these represent; when construction of these sections will commence; and when they will be completed.

Mr. Swingler

The following schemes are in the programme:

Work expected to start
From A2 to the Dartford Diversion 1968–69
From Dartford Diversion to Swanley By-Pass 1968–69
Between A1 and A10 1968–69
Between M4 and Uxbridge Road (A4020) 1969–70

Each scheme is expected to take about two years to construct. With the section between Al3 and A2 (including the Dartford Tunnel) which is already in use, these schemes cover about a fifth of a complete ring.

under construction in the Greater London area on 1st January, 1967; how many miles will be commenced during 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970, respectively; how many miles will be completed during 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970, respectively; what sections these are; and which ones are part of the motorway box.

Mr. Swingler