Written Assembly Questions tabled on 25 November 2013 for answer on 2 December 2013
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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)
To ask the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): With reference to the M4 Junction 32/A470 Coryton Dedicated Lane Scheme, will the minister disclose what recent consideration has been given to introducing further signage and advanced warning of merging traffic for road users joining the A470? (WAQ65991)
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): With reference to the M4 Junction 32/A470 Coryton Dedicated Lane Scheme, what road surveying is being undertaken to ascertain the need for the introduction of further road safety features? (WAQ65994)
Answer received on 2 December 2013 (WAQ65991&94)
The
Minister for Economy, Science and Transport (Edwina Hart): The scheme is subject to an ongoing Road Safety Audit process, which will dictate any consideration for further signing and road safety measures
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): With reference to the M4 Junction 32/A470 Coryton Dedicated Lane Scheme, how many recorded accidents have occurred at the site since the new layout was introduced, giving the figure for each calendar month since? (WAQ65992)
Answer received on 2 December 2013
Edwina Hart: Based on current available data, there have been no recorded personal injury accidents at the site.
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): With reference to the M4 Junction 32/A470 Coryton Dedicated Lane Scheme, how many recorded accidents took place at the site prior to the introduction of a new layout, giving the figure for three years prior? (WAQ65993)
Answer received on 2 December 2013
Edwina Hart: Based on the current available data, there was one accident.
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): With reference to the M4 Junction 32/A470 Coryton Dedicated Lane Scheme, will the Minister confirm what total costs were incurred by the Welsh Government in its introduction? (WAQ65995)
Answer received on 2 December 2013
Edwina Hart: The total cost for the scheme was £1.5million.