HC Deb 10 June 1985 vol 80 cc376-7W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will specify the nature of the latest report by Messrs. Maunsell and Partners on maintenance below deck level at the Gravelly Hill interchange (junction 6) of the M6; when it was completed; what was the cost of the contract under which it was done; and whether he will place a copy in the Library.

Mrs. Chalker

My Interim report on the Midland links viaducts will refer to reports produced by our consultants, including those for Gravelly Hill interchange, and copies of those will be placed in the Library of the House.

The commission placed with Messrs. Maunsells and Partners is to act as the Department's consulting engineers on all the structures between Junctions 5 and 7 of the M6. Costs are not identifiable to the Gravelly Hill Interchange in isolation. The total cost of this commission during 1984–85 was £625,000.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will make a statement on the present plans for maintenance and repair of the Gravelly Hill interchange (junction 6) of the M6, listing any complete or partial lane closures due before the end of the year and estimate the likely cost of repairs and maintenance.

Mrs. Chalker

As well as routine maintenance we are planning further installation of gutters beneath deck joints on the carriageways and some work to the joints themselves. All these activities may involve partial lane closures; estimates of cost are not yet available.