§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will ensure that, when traffic is diverted or advised to divert from the A1, the road to which that traffic is diverted is not itself blocked or subject to delay, as a result of roadworks.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWhen planning diversions in advance, we aim to avoid roads that would be unsuitable because of delays form roadworks. In emergencies traffic is diverted on to the most suitable road or roads available.
§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretry of State for Transport if he will ensure that when traffic on the MI motorway is subject to serious delay as a result of roadworks, that on the A1 is enabled to move satisfactorily.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyIn planning major roadworks we seek to avoid combinations of works close together that would cause serious cumulative delays for traffic. It would be impractical to keep the A1 entirely clear of works, as we have a substantial programme of renewals. Two schemes are under way now and two others will follow later in the year.