HL Deb 16 December 1971 vol 326 cc1338-9WA
THE EARL OF SELKIRK

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the ring-road round Southampton is proceeding; and when it is expected to be opened to traffic.

LORD SANDFORD

Work should be starting on 25 miles of the M.27 next year from Portsbridge to Windhover and from Chilworth to Cadnam. Subject to completion of the outstanding statutory procedures the whole length of 32½miles between Portsbridge and Cadnam is expected to be opened by the end of 1976.