§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the number of(a) bridges on trunk roads and (b) bridges on country roads which require strengthening to carry 40-tonne lorries; and what is his estimate of the total cost of undertaking this for (a) and (b) [17227]
§ Mr. HagueIt is estimated that 160 trunk road—including the M4 motorway—bridges will require strengthening. This work is estimated to cost £20 million of which £6 million has been expended to date.
Local authorities are responsible for bridges on non-trunk roads.