Work underway on major UK road widening scheme

Work on a major US$241.9 million (£150m) road widening scheme in the East Midlands region of England has started near Nottingham. The works will focus on an 11.26km (seven mile) stretch of the A453 between M1 Junction 24 and the A52 Nottingham Ring Road – a major link serving Nottingham, the M1 and East Midlands Airport.
January 14, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Work on a major US$241.9 million (£150m) road widening scheme in the East Midlands region of England has started near Nottingham.

The works will focus on an 11.26km (seven mile) stretch of the A453 between M1 Junction 24 and the A52 Nottingham Ring Road – a major link serving Nottingham, the M1 and East Midlands Airport.

The 2309 Highways Agency says the widening work will reduce congestion and make the route safer. The project is expected to continue until the summer of 2015.

The A453 widening is one of six schemes to boost growth announced in the Chancellor’s 2011 Autumn Statement and the first to start work. The schemes are part of a $5.32 billion (£3.3bn) investment in major highway improvements during this spending review period.

UK Roads Minister Stephen Hammond said: “Upgrading and widening the A453 demonstrates this Government’s commitment to improving our road network and helping to stimulate growth.

“Extra capacity on the road will deliver significant economic benefits for both local businesses and motorists while helping to improve road safety.”

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