HC Deb 01 February 2002 vol 379 c589W
Mr. Burns

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his reply of 24 January 2002,Official Report, column 1046W, on Widford Bridge, if he will increase the width to make it easier for larger cars and vehicles of under three tonnes weight to travel over the bridge. [31694]

Mr. Jamieson

The 6ft 6in width restriction imposed on Widford Bridge is required for safety reasons to prevent vehicles of over three tonnes in weight from using the bridge. The Highways Agency would not wish to see any increase in the width of the restriction, as it would increase the likelihood of over weight vehicles attempting to use the bridge.