HC Deb 14 November 1969 vol 791 cc169-70W
Mr. David Howell

asked the Minister of Transport what he now estimates will be the full cost of the proposed 2.miles of new trunk road from Burpham to Ladymead to replace part of the existing A3.

Mr. Bob Brown

Aboout £ million.

Mr David Howell

asked the Minister of Transport what alternative proposals to those now published in draft for the route of the A3 Burpham—Ladymead diversion he received and considered; what additional costs these involved; and whether he will specify the items giving rise to such additional costs.

Mr. Bob Brown

Proposals for an outer by-pass have been considered. The additional cost would be approximately £6 million owing to increased mileage and engineering works and the need to provide longer links, and improvements to the existing road system.