Madams Bank Bridge

HC Deb 25 June 1979 vol 969 c86W

Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is now the estimated cost and completion date for the Madams Bank Bridge.

Mr. Goodhart

The estimated cost of the new Foyle bridge including associated approach roads is £14.4 million at March 1978 prices. This estimate will be subject to review in August when designs and associated tenders are received from selected consortia. Provided that resources are available and a satisfactory design at an acceptable cost is received, construction of the new bridge is programmed to start toward the end of 1980, and to be completed by the end of 1983.