§ Mr. Boothasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether the repairs required to the Severn bridge will necessitate the complete closure of the road; and, if so, when the order to close the road will be made.
§ Mrs Chalker:None of the repairs or strengthening work needed on the Severn Bridge appears likely to require the closure of the road; the current remedial works necessitate only temporary lane closures. I am awaiting a report from Flint and Neill, the consulting engineers, on the feasibility and cost of strengthening the bridge.