§ Sir Bernard Braineasked the Minister of Transport what consideration he has given to improvements of the Al27 trunk road at the Weir roundabout at Rayleigh, Essex, including the provision of a pedestrian crossing or footbridge; and when a decision on the latter can be expected.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeAs a short term measure the approaches to the roundabout have been widened. Means of relieving congestion in the longer term are still the subject of discussion between my Department and Essex county council.
With the return to normal traffic conditions following completion of the recent widening works, the matter of providing pedestrian crossing facilities is being explored, but it is not at present possible to say when a decision will be reached. Investigations of the present situation may take up to three months because of competing demands on the county surveyor's staff resources.