HC Deb 27 June 1967 vol 749 cc72-3W
79. Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Transport if she will state the average width of trunk road in England in 1962 and 1967, respectively.

Mr. Swingler

A sample survey conducted by the Road Research Laboratory in 1958 indicated that the average carriageway width of trunk roads in England was then 26 ft. No figure is available for 1962 but a further sample survey is now being conducted and the results will be made known in due course.

80. Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Transport what percentage of the total mileage of class one or principal roads in England are below the minimum width recommended by her Department.

Mr. Swingler

There is no minimum width for principal roads generally. Standards for new or improved roads are related to the volumes of traffic to be carried. The extent to which existing roads are below these width standards is not meaningful unless similarly related in each case to traffic. This is a matter for the Local Highway Authorities concerned.

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