HC Deb 08 March 1972 vol 832 cc329-30W
87. Dame Patricia Hornsby-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will investigate the circumstances under which the pedestrian footbridge at Ruxley Corner on the A20 has been closed for some months resulting in danger to pedestrians leaving local factories and children going to and from school having to cross this major trunk road; and if he will take the necessary steps to expedite the reopening of this crossing.

Mr. Peyton

The footbridge was damaged on 30th July by an articulated vehicle carrying an abnormally high load. It is now being repaired and should be re-opened with increased headroom by the end of May.