§ Mr. Liddell-GraingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many road schemes the South West Regional Assembly has recommended to the Department for approval. [45279]
§ Mr. JamiesonTo date, the South West Regional Assembly (SWRA) has recommended three road schemes for inclusion in the Targeted Programme of Improvements (TPI). These are:
- A38 Dobwalls Bypass
- A417 Cowley to Air Balloon Improvement
- A30 Merrymeet roundabout, near Okehampton.
In March 2001, the Dobwalls Bypass was added to the TPI while the two other schemes are currently the subject of further studies being undertaken by the Highways Agency.