§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what programme of widening and improvements he plans to the A 1 from the Tyne to the Scottish borders. [176224]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe programme of widening planned to the Al from the Tyne to the Scottish borders is as follows:
A1 Adderstone to Belford
This proposed scheme will upgrade 4 km of single carriageway to dual carriageway which will significantly improve the alignment of the A1 improving road safety.
A1 Morpeth to Felton
This scheme will upgrade 13 km of single carriageway to dual carriageway including a new bridge over the Coquet gorge improving road safety and reducing journey times. On completion it will provide a continuous dual carriageway between Newcastle and Alnwick.
The Highways Agency expect later during this financial year to invite suppliers to bid for development of both of these schemes.
The programme of other improvements planned to the Al from the Tyne to the Scottish Borders is listed as follows. All of the schemes are estimated to start during this financial year.
Scheme
A1 Guyzance Junction—provision of signing, lining, deceleration lane and enhancement of road surfacing.A1 at West Mains Junction—Provision of signing, lining, high friction surfacing and modifications to pedestrian traffic island.A1 Denwick Interchange—provision of signing and lining.A1 Roadside Cottages at Haggerston—scheme being developed for non-motorised users.