HC Deb 01 December 1969 vol 792 cc224-5W
Mr. Rossi

asked the Minister of Transport what are the terms of reference given to the independent firm of consultants employed to study the plans for widening the Archway Road north of Winchester Road, N.6; and when its report is expected, and if he will publish it.

Mr. Bob Brown

The consultants were appointed to consider methods of improving this length of Archway Road and to assess the merits of possible schemes. They were to examine the need for flyovers at intermediate junctions and to pay particular attention to pedestrian safety and the effect of schemes on the environment.

Their report is expected later this month. A summary will be available after their recommendations have been examined.

Mr. Rossi

asked the Minister of Transport if he will give the figures to show the present level of traffic and the estimated level of traffic for each year over the next six years, respectively, in the Archway Road at the point of its junction with Shepherds Hill, N.6 or at the census point in the Archway Road nearest to that junction, stating where the census point is situated.

Mr. Bob Brown

Current flow on Archway Road between Shepherds Hill and Muswell Hill Road is about 29,000 vehicles per day. Estimates of future traffic will be contained in the report of the independent consultants which is in preparation.