§ Ms. GordonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated cost of reconstruction of the Britannia bridge, on the Commercial road (A13) at Limehouse; what are the likely dates of commencement and termination of the works; what is the estimated period when three traffic lanes will be in operation; and what are the estimated additional costs of providing(a) four traffic lanes throughout the period, and (b) tidal flow facilities for the three-lane time span.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe estimated cost is £510,000. The works should start in February 1989 and take about eight months. A fourth lane will be provided in the summer.
Site restrictions and the need to maintain safety make it impracticable either to provide a fourth lane for the whole works period or to operate tidal flow facilities.