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Improved road link for Milton Keynes inaugurated in UK
TIN news: The UK's Department of Transport has opened a new dual carriageway and enlarged roundabout to provide better journeys between Milton Keynes and the M1 motorway.
The newly dualled section of the A421 and the enlarged Kingston roundabout is expected to deliver easier, quicker journeys for drivers using this eastern approach to Milton Keynes.
The upgraded road will also help to create job opportunities by providing access to the development of 2,900 homes on land allocated for future housing projects.
UK Transport Minister Andrew Jones said: "Better roads help people get around and get on, as well as bringing long-term benefits to local communities.
The newly dualled section of the A421 and the enlarged Kingston roundabout is expected to deliver easier, quicker journeys for drivers using this eastern approach to Milton Keynes.
The upgraded road will also help to create job opportunities by providing access to the development of 2,900 homes on land allocated for future housing projects.
UK Transport Minister Andrew Jones said: "Better roads help people get around and get on, as well as bringing long-term benefits to local communities.
"The project improves an important route to Milton Keynes from the M1 and continues the government's investment in transforming the UK's road network."
"The project improves an important route to Milton Keynes from the M1 and continues the government's investment in transforming the UK's road network.
"The improvements will help increase capacity and reduce congestion for all road users, as well as providing access for the development of businesses and new homes."
The UK Government is said to have provided £9m of the total £17.4m project cost through the Local Pinch Point Fund programme.
Launched in 2013, the £263m Local Pinch Point Fund aims to ease congestion at traffic hotspots by restricting the movement of goods and people, while helping local authorities make upgrades to vital roads and junctions.
The fund is believed to have up to £500m funding available, with additional funding provided developers and other supporters.
Milton Keynes already has the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) centre, which aims to reduce traffic congestion and road pollution through better use of technology, while boosting safety and security.
Having secured £4.65m in government funding this year, the centre is currently overseeing pioneering projects trialling self-driving cars, and low-carbon vehicle technology.
"The improvements will help increase capacity and reduce congestion for all road users, as well as providing access for the development of businesses and new homes."
The UK Government is said to have provided £9m of the total £17.4m project cost through the Local Pinch Point Fund programme.
Launched in 2013, the £263m Local Pinch Point Fund aims to ease congestion at traffic hotspots by restricting the movement of goods and people, while helping local authorities make upgrades to vital roads and junctions.
The fund is believed to have up to £500m funding available, with additional funding provided developers and other supporters.
Milton Keynes already has the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) centre, which aims to reduce traffic congestion and road pollution through better use of technology, while boosting safety and security.
Having secured £4.65m in government funding this year, the centre is currently overseeing pioneering projects trialling self-driving cars, and low-carbon vehicle technology.