Written question WQ83653
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
Will the Minister provide an update on the progress and cost of the Heads of the Valleys road project, including a date for completion?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
The Heads of the Valleys dualling scheme was split into six sections to enable a phased delivery. Sections 1, 3 and 4 have been completed. Sections, 2 5 and 6 are currently under construction.
Section 4 Tredegar to Dowlais Top
• Opened November, 2004
• Cost £47m
Section 1 Abergavenny to Gilwern
• Opened May, 2008
• Cost £60m
Section 3 Brynmawr to Tredegar
• Opened September 2015
• Cost £158 million (Part-Funded by circa £78m of EU funding from the European Regional Development Fund).
Section 2 Gilwern to Brynmawr
• Remains on target for completion this year.
• Cost £336m
Sections 5 and 6 Dowlais Top to Hirwaun
• End date: 2025
• Cost £590m