HC Deb 29 April 1996 vol 276 c391W
27. Mr. Simon Coombs

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects the second Severn crossing and its access roads in Gwent to be fully open to traffic. [25659]

Mr. Richards

The concessionaire, Severn River Crossing plc, has announced that the official opening ceremony will take place on 5 June 1996. It is expected that the crossing and the Welsh approach road will be open to traffic on the following day.