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East of England
Bedfordshire: A5 to M1 link road
The A5 to M1 link road is crucial for the further economic development of Bedfordshire.
Providing a link from Milton Keynes to the M1, the A5 currently runs through Dunstable where there is extreme congestion, a situation exacerbated by problems on the M1forcing heavy goods vehicles through the town centre.
The situation is not sustainable. Businesses experience considerable difficulty in moving people and goods and money is wasted by industry through delays to its workforce and customers. The retail environment is being slowly destroyed whilst for residents the quality of life is compromised by severe pollution and poor road safety.
The proposed link road offers a solution to the problem. The plan is to construct a two-lane dual carriageway running east from the A5 north of Dunstable to join the M1 at a new Junction 11a south of Chalton.
Unfortunately the planning system has caused enormous delays. The link road was planned for 2008-09 but has now been delayed until 2015-16, causing unnecessary years of pain for businesses and residents.
Sign the petition to show your frustration at the lack of progress.
Please find below details from the Highways Agency on the proposed link road http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/4472.aspx
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