Alex has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement that the A417 Air Balloon Missing Link Project will be “accelerated as fast as possible” as part of the Growth Plan.
The announcement came as the Government pledged to cut barriers and restrictions for 130 major infrastructure projects, making it quicker to plan and build new roads, rail and energy infrastructure.
The A417 Air Balloon Missing Link Project is being funded by £435m of Government funding to build a new 3.4 mile dual carriageway linking the M4 and the M5.
Alex said: “This announcement represents a major milestone in resolving the A417 bottleneck which has contributed to countless fatal accidents over the years. This project will save lives, cut pollution and boost Cheltenham’s economy and I am increasingly confident that work will begin in the next twelve months.”