§ Rear-Admiral Morgan Gilesasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the severe and increasing congestion in road traffic in and around Winchester both in winter and in summer; and what steps he is taking to relieve the situation.
Mr. Bob BrownWe are aware of the traffic situation in and around Winchester. The Kingsworthy Link, on which work has begun, is expected to be open by the end of 1969 and will reduce the volume of north-south through traffic in the City.
Within the City the local highway authorities are developing a scheme for an improved route between Romsey Road, Andover Road and North Walls which would incorporate traffic management measures and relieve conditions in the City centre. It comprises three schemes in the preparation list of urban principal road schemes for which consideration will be given to the issue of grant in due course.