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Trunk Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire.

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons at on 21 June 1939.

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Mr. Adamson:

asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the narrow and dangerous condition of the road A 34 where is passes through Whit church, Hampshire; and, as it is the main traffic artery from the South coast to the Midlands, is he prepared to take steps to modernise this section?

Photo of Captain Euan Wallace Captain Euan Wallace , Hornsey

The road through Whitchurch forms part of the Winchester-Preston trunk road. Consideration is being given to the provision of a by-pass to supersede a part of this road including the built-up area of Whitchurch. In the meantime, work started in April last on widening to 60 feet the narrow section, nearly a mile in length, between Whitchurch and Tufton.

Mr. Adamson:

Can the right hon. and gallant Gentleman give any indication as to how long it will be before the by-pass is there?

Photo of Captain Euan Wallace Captain Euan Wallace , Hornsey

I am afraid I cannot without notice. I will let the hon. Member know.

Photo of Mr William Leach Mr William Leach , Bradford Central

Are the Ministry confirmed in the opinion that narrow roads are more dangerous to life than wide ones?

Photo of Captain Euan Wallace Captain Euan Wallace , Hornsey

I think that all depends.

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