§ 81. Sir T. Beamishasked the Minister of Transport (1) what weight restriction is now enforced on the road bridge outside Lewes Railway Station; when the bridge was last inspected to decide on the maximum safe weight; whether the limit applies equally to public service and commercial vehicles; and what arrangements she has made to enforce the limit;
(2) if she is aware of the inconvenience and delay caused by the enforcement of a weight limit on the road bridge outside Lewes Railway Station; and what action she proposes to make such a restriction unnecessary at the earliest possible moment.
§ Mr. Carmichael:The bridge was surveyed in February last year by the Railways Board, and I understand that the East Sussex County Council has been considering alternative routes with the Lewes Borough Council in relation to weight restrictions on the bridge pending strengthening works later on this year.
I also understand that some diversion of traffic is taking place in Lewes because of road works in the town centre.