HC Deb 20 February 1987 vol 110 c846W
Dr. Marek

asked the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer on Monday 16 February, Official Report, column 451, if he will specify in each of the three cases mentioned the improvements that would have to be made to the roads on the eastern side of the River Dee if, in each case, the crossing was carrying traffic at capacity.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

In the case where additional capacity can be provided by widening the A494 trunk road where it crosses the River Dee, the trunk road on the eastern side would have to be improved by adding a third lane in each direction. With construction of a local link or an outer link, the trunk road on the eastern side of the River Dee would not need improvement.

Dr. Marek

asked the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer on Monday 16 February, Official Report, column 451, if he will estimate the daily volume of traffic which he expects to cross the River Dee in the Queensferry area in (a) five, (b) 10 and (c) 15 years' time.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The forecast annual average daily volumes of traffic crossing the two River Dee bridges in the Queensferry area in 1992, 1997 and 2002 are:

1992 1997 2002
A494 trunk road bridge 44,000 51,000 58,000
Old B road 13,000 14,000 15,000