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Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 June 2007. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Repairs and Maintenance

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the tunnelling machine used in the A3 Hindhead improvement can be used in future road improvement schemes.
Answer

The A3 Hindhead improvement scheme will not be using a tunnel boring machine for tunnel construction. The excavators and associated support equipment that will be used would be suitable for use in future road improvement schemes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
145693; 462 c527W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Roads Repairs and maintenance
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk