§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what are the projected starting date and date of completion for the A500 Shavington bypass; and what funds have been set aside for its construction. [21506]
§ Mr. WattsTiming of construction will depend upon the availability of resources. The next stage is to serve notices to treat upon landowners and I have instructed the Highways Agency to commence this action. The works are expected to cost some £21 million and to take two years.
§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the reasons for the delay in the construction of the A500 Shavington bypass. [21507]
§ Mr. WattsThe A500 Basford-Hough-Shavington bypass is one of many schemes in the national road programme competing for funds. We are taking schemes forward to construction on the basis of economic benefit, environmental impact, route importance and importance for regeneration. The timing of construction of the A500 scheme will be determined by these factors.