HC Deb 01 May 1986 vol 96 c480W
Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent surveys have been carried out on the volume of traffic flowing along the A5 between Muckley corner and Churchbridge in Staffordshire; and if he will publish the results.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The most recent surveys were carried out in March and October 1985. The 24-hour average weekday flow at a point midway between Muckley corner and the A5/A52 junction was 12,663 vehicles (March 1985). At a point half a mile east of Churchbridge it was 21,251 vehicles (October 1985).