§ Mr. Roy HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the current repairs and maintenance work on the Severn bridge to be completed; and when the bridge will become fully operational.
§ Mr. ChopeThe resurfacing contract is due for completion in the late summer, when the bridge will be fully operational in its final configuration.
§ Mr. Roy HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the original estimated cost of the current repairs and maintenance work on the Severn bridge; and what is the latest estimated cost.
§ Mr. ChopeThe current estimated cost of the repair and strengthening work is £80 million. The estimates have been revised many times over the years as changes to the scope of work have become necessary and an original estimated cost on a comparable basis with the current estimate is not available.