Written question asked by Peter Thurnham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 1997. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: If he will comment on the progress made in (a) building the Birmingham Northern Relief Road and (b) developing the A628 Woodhead route.

Answer: Mr. Thurnham: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the progress made in (a) building the Birmignham northern relief road and (b) developing the A628 Woodhead route. [17748] Mr. Watts: The Birmingham northern relief road has been the subject of a lengthy public inquiry and the inspector's report is awaited. The A57/A628 Mottram-Tinwistle bypass remains in the roads programme and a preferred route exists for it. The next stage will be the appointment of consultants to prepare the scheme for the publication of draft orders and of the environmental statement.

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