§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to expedite the start of the A380 Kingskerswell bypass; and when he expects work to commence.
§ Mr. Watts[holding answer 17 January 1995]: This is an operational matter for the Highways Agency. I have asked the chief executive to write to my hon. Friend.
Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Mr. Anthony Steen, dated 26 January 1995:
I am writing in response to your recent Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Transport about progress on the A380 Kingskerswell Bypass scheme.This scheme carries Priority 1 status following last year's Review of the Roads Programme. We are currently re-assessing the scheme's traffic effects in the light of the Government's recent response to the SACTRA Report. However, we will press ahead with this work as quickly as possible, with a view to publishing detailed proposals in the form of draft Orders by the summer.It is still too early to say when the scheme may enter construction. Future progress will depend largely on the successful completion of the statutory planning procedures (which will almost certainly include a public inquiry) and the continuing availability of funds.