- multimillion-pound scheme announced to dramatically cut congestion and journey times along the A614 and A6097
- works will support construction of 1,330 new houses, improve access to key tourist attractions and boost local economy as we build back better
- announcement is latest move in government’s drive to level up transport infrastructure across the country
Nottinghamshire will benefit from £24 million of government funding, providing vital junction upgrades along an 18-mile stretch of the A614 and A6097 to slash journey times and provide a major boost to the local economy.
The upgrades will take place along the main north-south local route through the county, and will support the construction of 1,330 new homes by boosting access to development sites. This includes 800 new homes at the Thoresby Colliery development, where the works will also support new jobs, as well as a new primary school, shops and leisure facilities and a local community centre.
The congestion-easing scheme will also dramatically improve access for millions of visitors to key local tourist…
