Shelved A453 project given green light

The Nottingham business community is celebrating following news that plans to widen the A453 are to go ahead after all.
The £164 million scheme was one of several projects shelved last year – but this week was given the green light in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
Invest in Nottingham Club chairman Paul Southby said: “This is great news for Nottingham and Nottingham’s businesses. All of those who have lobbied hard to bring the scheme forward should be congratulated but in particular Nottinghamshire County Council which in straightened economic times pledged £20 million towards the costs of the project, and I am sure that has helped significantly.
“This scheme links into so many other important planned developments which are crucial to the future economic prosperity of our city, such as the Boots site Enterprise Zone and hopefully this announcement will help to move those plans forward too. Effective transport links are a crucial component in our plans to bring more investment and jobs into the city and county and this decision is very welcome.”
A Boots UK spokesperson said: “We are pleased with the decision to widen the A453. We believe this will have a significant positive impact long term as it helps ensure that the local infrastructure is fit for purpose. This in turn will support future economic growth, investment and job creation for the city and the wider region.”
The A453 scheme has attracted support from local businesses and local councils including Rushcliffe Borough Council which pledge £500,000.
One of the most congested roads in the country, the 11-mile route sees up to 30,000 vehicles a day.

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