§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the average capital and running costs of motorway lighting per mile.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe typical capital cost for the provision of lighting on motorways is between £50,000 to £100,000 per mile. More precise figures cannot be given because each scheme involves different factors that have a bearing on costs, for example, number of lanes and interchanges, type and arrangements of lighting and so on. The average running cost of motorway lighting is approximately £10,000 per mile per annum.