§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is aware of the risk of accidents as a result of road work to pedestrians crossing the trunk roads in the area of East Lancashire and Worsley Road, Swinton; if he will ensure that control is exercised in securing safety; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SpeedThe difficulties for pedestrians at this junction are long-standing and it is for this reason that a pedestrian subway is being constructed under the East Lancashire Road. The construction of this together with associated road works has temporarily exacerbated the problem of crossing the road on foot. Both the agent for this scheme, the Lancashire County Council, and the contractors are, however, taking all possible measures to safeguard pedestrians.