HC Deb 17 January 1986 vol 89 cc731-2W
Mr. Waller

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the cost per mile at 1985–86 prices of reconstructing (i) dual three-lane motorway, (ii) dual two-lane all purpose trunk road and (iii) single carriageway all purpose trunk road.

Mr. Michael Spicer

The average costs per mile in 1985–86 at 1985–86 prices of reconstruction—that is, the total or partial replacement of a road pavement—are as follows:

million
Dual 3-lane motorway 2.1
Dual 2-lane all-purpose trunk road 1.4
Single carriageway all-purpose trunk road 0.7

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