§ 52. Mr. Howarthasked the Minister of Transport what is the cost per mile to install central reservation crash barriers on the M6 as compared with the Lancashire/Yorkshire motorway which is still under construction; and whether he has yet completed his review of the criteria governing the installation of these barriers on motorways.
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Mr. Bob BrownCrash barriers are being installed on the complex Worsley Interchange at about £6 a yard for single beam. On straightforward lengths of motorways double beam barriers would cost about £4 a yard. We will complete the review of the criteria for installing barriers shortly.