§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Minister of Transport why the bridge carrying the A30 over the railway line at St. Dennis Junction in Cornwall has been closed to vehicles of more than 8 tons; why 357W it has been closed to road passenger vehicles of more than 10 tons; when repairs will start; how much they will cost; and when the bridge will be open again to all traffic.
§ Mr. SwinglerThe weight restrictions have been imposed in the interests of public safety.
We are considering urgently what needs to be done to restore use of the bridge to all traffic as quickly as possible. I shall then write to the hon. Member about the points he has raised.