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Written question asked by Rhodri Morgan (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 May 1996. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 1996 on behalf of the Highways Agency.


Dept of Transport;Highways Agency

Question
On what dates the latest X-ray inspections of the steelwork on the approach roads to the Second Severn Crossing took place; if he will list those structures where the outcome of the inspection involved the non-acceptance of the steelwork as satisfactory; and what assessment he has made of the impact of the inspections on the contract completion and opening dates for (a) the crossing, (b) the M4 approach roads and (c) the M5 approach roads; and if he will make a statement; and various questions on second Severn crossing approach roads. - Includes text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of Highways Agency.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
276 c584-5W; 27824;27825;27826
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Construction Bridges Inspections Motorways Standards Safety Roads River Severn