Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 July 1998. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Thursday, 23 July 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to reinstate bridleways severed by motorway construction and road improvement works. - Includes ref to Highways Act 1980.

Answer: Mr. Nigel Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to reinstate bridleways severed by motorway construction and road improvement works; and if he will make a statement. [51382] Ms Glenda Jackson: The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions has powers, conferred on him by the Highways Act 1980, to stop up or divert bridleways affected by highway works. The power to stop up bridleways is not used unless the Secretary of State is satisfied that another reasonably convenient route is available or is to be provided. Reinstatement of any particular bridleway will depend on the circumstances.

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