Marcus Jones, the MP for Nuneaton, has welcomed the start of major road works that will provide a boost to the local economy.
On 6 January, two sets of major works commenced in Warwickshire with improvements being made to the Catthorpe interchange at the M6, A14 and Junction 19 of the M1, and works beginning at the notorious ‘Kamikaze’ island near Baginton, affecting the A45 and A46 at Tollbar End.
The £190m Catthorpe project will involve several years of work. A series of overnight closures on parts of the M1 and M6 will start today, 6 January. The work is the beginning of "a series of improvements that will lead to reduced congestion and improved safety", according to the Highways Agency.
On the A45/A46, work to improve the A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction also started today, and will include the demolition of a hotel on the roundabout. The speed limit has been reduced to 40mph, enforced by speed enforcement cameras.
The scheme to improve the A46 Tollbar End roundabout will improve capacity, journey times and safety at one of the region’s most heavily congested junctions at peak times. Access to local businesses and Coventry Airport will also be improved, as will pedestrian access around the Tollbar End roundabout.
Commenting on the works, Marcus said: “These are significant road works that will inevitably lead to disruption and delays in the short term, yet they are absolutely vital to improve traffic flow and capacity in the sub-region, which will have a positive knock on effect for the local economy here in Nuneaton.
“The Catthorpe interchange in particular is a major problem locally and whenever that junction is closed due to an accident, traffic gridlocks Nuneaton with people using us as a cut through to the A5/M69.
“These works comprise a major level of infrastructure investment from central Government and after many years of delay, it is a relief to finally see these projects get off the ground.
“In addition to these improvements, I am continuing to press for the necessary investment to improve our rail network, with a particular emphasis on getting the Knuckle project going which will further help local people to access jobs and make Nuneaton more appealing for inward investment.”
On 6 January, two sets of major works commenced in Warwickshire with improvements being made to the Catthorpe interchange at the M6, A14 and Junction 19 of the M1, and works beginning at the notorious ‘Kamikaze’ island near Baginton, affecting the A45 and A46 at Tollbar End.
The £190m Catthorpe project will involve several years of work. A series of overnight closures on parts of the M1 and M6 will start today, 6 January. The work is the beginning of "a series of improvements that will lead to reduced congestion and improved safety", according to the Highways Agency.
On the A45/A46, work to improve the A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction also started today, and will include the demolition of a hotel on the roundabout. The speed limit has been reduced to 40mph, enforced by speed enforcement cameras.
The scheme to improve the A46 Tollbar End roundabout will improve capacity, journey times and safety at one of the region’s most heavily congested junctions at peak times. Access to local businesses and Coventry Airport will also be improved, as will pedestrian access around the Tollbar End roundabout.
Commenting on the works, Marcus said: “These are significant road works that will inevitably lead to disruption and delays in the short term, yet they are absolutely vital to improve traffic flow and capacity in the sub-region, which will have a positive knock on effect for the local economy here in Nuneaton.
“The Catthorpe interchange in particular is a major problem locally and whenever that junction is closed due to an accident, traffic gridlocks Nuneaton with people using us as a cut through to the A5/M69.
“These works comprise a major level of infrastructure investment from central Government and after many years of delay, it is a relief to finally see these projects get off the ground.
“In addition to these improvements, I am continuing to press for the necessary investment to improve our rail network, with a particular emphasis on getting the Knuckle project going which will further help local people to access jobs and make Nuneaton more appealing for inward investment.”