§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what part of the motorway between South Preston and Warrington North will remain three lanes; and which council areas will be affected; [87517]
(2) what plans he has to make the Warrington North to Preston South section of the M6 four lanes; and what plans and costings have been carried out of the four lanes proposal. [87518]
§ Mr. JamiesonI have asked the Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, Tim Matthews, to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Tim Matthews to Mr. Lindsay Hoyle, dated 19 December 2002:
The Transport Minister has asked me to write to reply to your recent questions about plans for the M6 motorway between Warrington North and Preston South.
Miles Motorways Trunk road Year of completion Newly constructed Widened Upgraded from APTR Newly constructed Widened 1997–98 11.37 12.5 13.125 46.875 18.06 1998–99 0 7.94 13.125 12.375 7.875 1999–2000 0 0 0 24.75 2.5 2000–01 10.25 0 0 13.75 0 2001–02 0 0 0 0 0 2002–03 0 0 0 1.8 11.875 Sub total 21.62 20.44 26.25 99.55 40.31 Grand total 68.31 139.86
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