§ Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the alternative routes provided to avoid the M63 widening road works; and what arrangements have been made for the control of traffic on that section of the M63.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyA number of alternative routes for both local and long distance traffic are signposted and given extensive publicity by the media. An explanatory leaflet is available to motorists. The police operate a closed circuit television surveillance system and electronic variable message signs to monitor and control traffic on the approach roads to the works.