HC Deb 28 October 1983 vol 47 cc222-3W
Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the anticipated completion date for each of the remaining parts of the M25 currently under construction.

Mrs. Chalker

The estimated completion dates for those sections of the M25 currently under construction are as follows:

Section Estimated Completion Date
Heathrow Airport Spur-M4 Summer 1985*
M4-M40 Summer 1985
M40-Maple Cross Spring 1985
A10–M11 January 1984
Reigate-Leatherhead Spring 1985
Leatherhead Interchange Spring 1985
Leatherhead-Wisley Autumn 1984
Wisley-Chertsey December 1983
* Completed M4 interchange spring 1986.

Mr. Speed

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will ensure that the M11–A10 section of the M25 motorway is open in time for the Christmas holiday in 1983.

Mrs. Chalker

Although not programmed for final completion until mid-January, we had hoped to bring this section of M25 into use before Christmas. However, the lighting, ventilation and telecommunication systems, which are essential to the safety of the two tunnels involved, will not be ready by then. The section should be open by the end of January.

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