Roads: Lincolnshire

Mr. Austin Mitchell
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what proposals he has for (a) improvements to the A160 and (b) the resurfacing of the A180.

Chris Mole
It is proposed, subject to approval, to improve the A160 by upgrading the existing single carriageway sections to dual carriageway and by providing a free flow link eastbound from the A180 junction.

There are no major resurfacing schemes planned for the A180 in the current works programme as the concrete carriageway is still in good condition. A resurfacing scheme from Barnetby to Croxton on the A180 has been identified in the four-year forward programme for 2010-14. Progression of this scheme to construction will depend on available funding and relative priorities at the time.

The A180 carriageway will continue to be monitored and small works such as patching and concrete repairs will be carried out as and when required.