HC Deb 30 January 1967 vol 740 cc32-3W
Dr. John Dunwoody

asked the Minister of Transport what is the total mileage of the A30 and the A38 westwards from their junction near Exeter; and what is the mileage of dual-carriageway already in use, being completed and planned for the future.

Mr. Swingler

A38 between Exeter and Bodmin:

  • Total mileage 73.77 miles.
  • Dual carriageway in use 7.52 miles.
  • Dual carriageway under construction 5.22 miles.
  • Dual carriageway programmed 9.3 miles.

A30 between Exeter and Land's End:

  • Total mileage 124.24 miles.
  • Dual carriageway in use 1.58 miles.
  • No further sections of dual carriageway are under construction or programmed at present.

Further plans not yet programmed include the provision of dual carriage-ways for the entire length of the A38 between Exeter and Plymouth, and the improvement of the A30 west of Exeter as funds permit.

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