§ Lord Trefgarneasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the roadworks in progress on the M.40 motorway westwards from junction lA are proceeding according to schedule, and, if so, what is now the expected completion date. [HL2635]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (Baroness Hayman)I have asked Mr. Lawrie Haynes, the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, to write to the noble Lord.
Letter to Lord Trefgarne from the Director of the Highways Agency, Mr. Peter Nutt, dated 15 July 1998.
The Minister for Roads has asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency to reply to your recent question about roadworks progress on the M.40. In his absence, I am writing on his behalf.
The works are proceeding ahead of schedule. Current indications are that the motorway will be clear of roadworks by the end of November.