A487 (Hansard, 31 October 1990)

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list all those road improvement schemes whose cost is estimated to be in excess of £1 million, on the 487 north-south trunk road in Wales, which are currently either committed, at planning stage or in the preparation pool, indicating for each scheme(a) the approximate length of roadway involved, (b) the standard of road after improvements and (c) the approximate date or latest information, when it is hoped the work will commence.
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§ Sir Wyn Roberts
Cardigan bypass, a 1.5 mile single carriageway scheme, is under construction. Details of schemes in the forward programme are shown in "Roads in Wales: Progress and Plans for the 1990s".

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what date a public participation exercise took place at Caernarfon for improvements to Port Seiont on the A487 trunk road; on what date a preferred route was announced; when work will commence on this scheme; and when it is expected to be completed.

§ Sir Wyn Roberts
The public participation exercise was held in 1977 and the preferred route announced in 1979. Details of the scheme are contained in "Roads in Wales: Progress and Plans for the 1990s". The concept of the scheme is currently under review. Construction is expected to take around two years.

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when the Felinheli (Port Dinorwic) bypass on the A487 was first placed in the Welsh Office trunk road preparation poll, and at what estimated cost; and what is his latest estimate of commencement date, completion date and cost for this scheme.

§ Sir Wyn Roberts
A scheme for bypassing Port Dinorwic was first announced in 1974, and costed in 1975 at some £4.4 milion. The scheme has subsequently been substantially modified; details are set out in "Roads in Wales: Progress and Plans for the 1990s".

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when his Department first drew up plans for the widening and provision of a pavement between Caernarfon and on the Bontnewlydd A487 trunk road; when this work is expected to be undertaken; and if he will make a statement.

§ Sir Wyn Roberts
Following investigatory work the county surveyor was invited to prepare a scheme in October 1982. There is an outstanding objection to the draft compulsory purchase order. A start of works is unlikely before 1993.