§ Mr. GristTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 10 December,Official Report, column 406, on what dates and for how many days the unused carriageway between the two A48 (M) carriageways at Castleton has been used; what was the nature and cost of the larger contract of which the unused carriageway formed part; who decided that the unused carriageway should be provided; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe presently unused length of carriageway at Castleton was in use for 18 days between 26 July 1989 and 12 August 1989 inclusive. It was provided and used as a temporary diversion for the A48M Castleton-St. Mellons carriageway strengthening work which cost £1.8 million. Its construction was approved by the director of highways as an alternative to major traffic disruption.