§ Mr. Raphael Tuckasked the Secretary of State for the Environment in view of his decision to provide a southbound 113W four-lane carriageway on the M1 between Berrygrove and Breakspears, what plans he has to move the existing bridge supports, central reservation and crash barriers which will otherwise constitute dangerous hazards between lanes in which vehicles will be travelling in the same direction.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe detailed planning and design work for this project will include a thorough examination of the best means of converting the present motorway for use by northbound traffic. Road safety will be a most important factor to be considered in the design process.
§ Mr. Marksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish in the Official Report details of his programme for the lighting of the M6 motorway.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineDetails are as follows:
In operation
- (a) 6.0 miles between junctions 7 and 10.
- (b) 2.0 miles. Lighting is in preparation for the M6/M62 interchange.
Shortly to come in operation
7.6 miles between junctions 5 and 7 (1972).
About to be installed
1.9 miles. Lighting will be in preparation for the M6/M56 interchange (1972).
Under consideration
2.2 miles to cover the gradient at Keele Service Area.
In addition, I am at present considering the case for lighting sections of motorways including M6, where fog can be a particular hazard. I hope to make a statement on this shortly.
§ Mr. Marksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated starting date for the construction of the Denton relief road section of the M67.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineEarly 1975.
§ Sir R. Russellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment on which sections of motorways particularly liable to fog overhead lighting has been installed; and what plans he has for further installation on fog-prone sections.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineLighting on motorways has not previously been installed114W specifically in areas prone to fog. As a result of my right hon. Friend's meeting with police and motoring organisations, my right hon. Friend is at present considering the case for lighting those sections of motorway where fog can be a hazard. He hopes to make a statement shortly.