§ Sir Keith SpeedTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the proposed starting dates and estimated costs for road improvements to(a) the A21 trunk road and (b) the Folkestone to Honiton trunk road.
§ Mr. Kenneth Carlisle[holding answer 2 November 1992]: There are currently six schemes in the national programme for improving the A21 trunk road, and 31 schemes for improving the Folkestone to Honiton trunk road. Starting dates for each scheme will depend on the progress that can be made with the design, statutory and other procedures and the availability of funds.
The table shows our current forecast year for the next key stage in each scheme and its estimated cost.
In addition, there are a number of smaller-scale works in the regional programme, mostly aimed at improving safety and traffic flow.
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Scheme Estimated works cost 1£ million Next key stage Forecast year A31 M27—Ringwood Improvement 41.0 Public Consultation 1993 A31 Ringwood—Ashley Heath Improvement 2.5 Public Consultation 1993 A31 Ashley Heath Grade-separated Junction 3.0 Making of Orders 1993 A31 Lion Gate—Roundhouse Improvements 1.8 Public Consultation 1993 A31 Stag Gate Improvement 2.5 Public Consultation 1993 A31 Winterbourne Zelston Improvement 2.1 Public Consultation 1993–94 A31 Sturt Lane to Red Post Improvement 1.5 Draft Order Publication 1993 A35 Tolpuddle to Puddletown Bypass 12.3 Decision following Public Inquiry 1993 A35 Stinsford to Cuckoo Lane Improvement 2.5 Draft Order Publication 1993 A35 Winterbourne Abbas Bypass 4.6 Public Consultation 1994 A35 Chidecock to Morecombelake Bypass 7.3 Draft Order Publication 1992 1 November 1987 prices, except where otherwise indicated. 2 Current prices. 3 1991 prices. 41990 prices. 5 1 December 1992. 6 Not yet programmed.