§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what was the cost of constructing the pedestrian-cycleway on the A31 between Ashley Heath and Ringwood; [12253]
(2) what is the estimated cost of signing the pedestrian-cycleway which has been constructed between Ashley Heath and Ringwood; [12254]
(3) when he plans to carry out the signing of the pedestrian-cycleway which has been constructed between Ashley Heath and Ringwood. [12252]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonI have asked the chief executive of the Highways Agency to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Lawrie Haynes to Mr. Christopher Chope, dated 31 July 1997:
The Minister for Transport in London has asked me to reply to your recent questions about the cost of constructing the pedestrian-cycleway on the A31 between Ashley Heath and Ringwood, the cost of signing the pedestrian-cycleway and when the signing of the pedestrian-cycleway will be carried out.The cost of constructing the pedestrian-cycleway was £22,000, and the estimated cost of signing approximately £16,000–£18,000. At this stage I am unable to confirm precisely when we will be able to start the signing work, although a bid will be submitted for its inclusion in the Network Enhancement Project budget for implementation in 1998–99. However, I should point out that this scheme will be in competition with other safety improvement schemes on the network, and will also be subject to Hampshire County Council modifying the No Entry Order at West Street to a Prohibited Driving Order with a cycle exemption.