HC Deb 14 April 1970 vol 799 cc210-1W
54. Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the Miniser of Transport if he will list the lengths of motorways now expected to be opened in 1970.

Mr. Bob Brown

Following is the information:

Motorway Miles
M1 Fiveways Corner Flyover 0.5
M5 Quinton-Ray Hall 10.5
M5 Strensham-Piffs Elm 8.2
M6 Bescot-Queslett Road 4.4
M6 Carnforth-Thrimby 34.6
M6 Skelmersdale Slip Road 1.1
M62 Worsley-Whitefield 4.0
M62 Moss Moor-Outlane 7.8
M62 Gildersome-Lofthouse 5.8
A1(M) Birtley By-Pass 2.5
79.4

It is possible that a further 15 miles of motorway may be completed by the end of the year.