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Changes to main road are complete

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Published date08 September 2021
Publication titleLoughborough Echo
The A-road to the west of the town has now been turned into a dual carriageway, with fives of its junctions remodelled, as well as where it meets the M1, at Junction 23.

The key route is set to get a lot busier, with plans for more than 4,000 new homes to be built Loughborough and Shepshed over the next 16 years.

Traffic planners say the upgrades will also ensure smoother journeys for motorists, as well as pedestrians, cyclists and people with disabilities.

Councillor Ozzy O'Shea, Leicestershire

County Council cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "I am delighted to see this major project completed with the minimum of disruption to motorists and would thank all for their patience and understanding while the work was underway.

"These improvements will make a huge difference to the travelling public, not only on our local roads, but also by improving access to the strategic network at M1 J23, which is a vitally important route for both local and national economies.

"The environment and sustainability have been at the heart of our work on this project.

"We are pleased to have been able to provide better routes for pedestrians, cyclists and those people with disabilities and doing so...

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