Leicestershire's New Road Routes Plan

Leicestershires County Council unveils ambitious plans to tackle anticipated population growth and housing developments, proposing new road routes to alleviate traffic congestion. Key projects include a new route from A47 East to a potential new junction south of M1 Junction 21, and a new road around Kibworth villages. The council also revisits the Eastern District Distributor Road project, aiming to support planned housing and employment developments, particularly in the Blaby district. With a projected 23% population growth by 2043, the council emphasizes the need for long-term planning and infrastructure development. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.