§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his Department's latest estimate of average daily traffic flows and average peak hour traffic flows on the A41 at Aston Clinton.
§ Mr. KeyAverage weekday traffic flows on A41 through Aston Clinton in early May were 24,000 vehicles per day–16-hour. Maximum peak hour flows during the week are between 1,000 to 1,200 vehicles per hour in each direction.
§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on progress made and the timetable for the remaining planning stages of the A41 Aston Clinton bypass.
§ Mr. KeyWe are making arrangements for a public inquiry to be held this year but at the same time pursuing withdrawal of the remaining objections to the supplementary orders. If successful we may not need a public inquiry. Progress beyond a public inquiry is uncertain and will depend upon its outcome and the availability of resources at the time.