HC Deb 01 March 1976 vol 906 c412W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much money was spent on main roads in Bedfordshire in the last two years; and if he will list the projects.

Mr. Marks

The following figures relate to trunk roads, including motorways, in Bedfordshire for the financial years l974–75 and 1975–76 to date:

Mr. Marks

Estimated costs are:

  1. (a) Widening: £1 million.
  2. (b) New bridge alongside: £800,000.
  3. (c) Bypass: £1,700,000.
Widening of the existing bridge, which is listed as an ancient monument, is not recommended for engineering and aesthetic reasons.

Forward to