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East Midlands Widening of the A46 between Newark and Widermpool Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire & Lincolnshire Chambers of Commerce The A46 is critical link road for the East & West Midlands. By the Highways Agency own admission the section between Widmerpool and Newark carries between 16200 and 25300 vehicles per day, of which up to 15% are heavy goods vehicles. This level of traffic gives rise to frequent congestion and delay. The road also has a poor safety record - in the five years between 2001 and 2005 there have been 13 fatal, 56 serious and 222 slight accidents. The proposed solution? A 28km long two-lane dual carriageway from the A606 two level junction at Widmerpool to an improved roundabout at Farndon, just south of Newark. The problem with this solution? The time it is taking to be constructed. Instead of starting in 2008/09 as proposed, the start date is now predicted to be 2012/13. And there is no confidence that this date will be stuck to. To show your frustration at the inability of politicians and officials to implement this necessary scheme sooner then please sign the petition. Please find details of the scheme http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/4403.aspx   Full Name:   Name of Company:   Email Address: Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Northamptonshire is growing. The Government is seeking to place thousands of new dwellings in the area and consequently the infrastructure needs to grow to keep pace. The planning process however does not take account of the need for speed. The Corby Link Road and the Isham By Pass both have planning permission but are being held up by a public enquiry looking into the growth and regeneration of the North Northamptonshire area. The Towcester By Pass around the town to the A43 has been identified as fundamental to its development. The planning permission has been granted by the local planning authority but is now being held up by the Highways Agency concerning designs for two existing roundabouts on the A43 around Towcester. Further delays to the construction of these schemes could seriously hinder the economic development of Northamptonshire. To show your support for the construction of these roads please sign our petition below.   Full Name:   Name of Company:   Email Address:

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