HC Deb 31 January 1978 vol 943 cc80-1W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Transport, in view of the fact that further accidents have occurred on the Bromham Bridge (A428), Bedford, when he proposes to take steps either to widen the bridge or build a bypass for the avoidance of accidents.

Mr. Horam

I hope to be able to make an announcement in the near future.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has now studied the local report which has been submitted to his Department covering the Bromham Bridge (A428), Bedford; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Horam

The local report is being studied concurrently with the results of an investigation by the Department.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has revised his figures for the cost of (a) widening Bromham Bridge (A428) and (b) building the proposed bypass.

Mr. Horam

Current estimates are about £1 million for widening the bridge and about £2.5 million for a bypass.