§ Lord Bakerof Dorking asked Her Majesty's Government:
What would be the cost of upgrading the A27 Southerham to Beddingham from single carriageway to dual carriageway. [HL2384]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamThe cost of upgrading the A27 between Southerham and Beddingham from a single carriageway to a dual carriageway is estimated at £27 million.
§ Lord Baker of Dorkingasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many respondents to the consultation process on the upgrading of the A27 considered that a dual carriageway should be provided; and how many favoured a single carriageway. [HL2385]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamA total of 450 people attended the public consultation exhibitions and were asked to comment on whether or not an improvement was needed. Overall 72 per cent of respondents stated that an improvement was needed. A small number of respondents requested consideration of a single carriageway improvement. When specifically asked to comment on the dual carriageway option, 58 per cent strongly approved/approved and 42 per cent strongly disapproved/disapproved.