HC Deb 22 November 1977 vol 939 cc639-40W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how the present traffic flow on the M6 motorway in the West Midlands county compares with predictions made at the design stage.

Mr. Horam

Predicted and observed flows on the M6 are as follows:

Predicted Observed
(West of M5 Junction) 76,000 88,000
(East of M5 Junction) 78,000 67,000

Figures are average two-way traffic flows per 16-hour day.

Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many cross beam bearings there are on the elevated sections of the M6 motorway in the West Midlands county; how many have recently been inspected and found defective; and what is the estimated cost of replacement.

Mr. Horam

There are 13,274 cross beam bearings on the M6 motorway in the West Midlands county. Since 1975

Chief Superintendent Jones—Head of Traffic Division, West Mercia Constabulary

Mr. Hugh Marshall—Lorry Driver

My right hon. Friend and I have asked the Committee to report within six months.