M1 J23 / A512

“We welcome this significant investment which will enable considerable improvements to be made to the road network on and around junction 23 of the M1 at Loughborough.

“This should help reap huge economic benefits for the area. It means we can ensure there is the necessary infrastructure to support the building of 4,000 homes and potentially provide access to more than 5,700 jobs, including those created through the Loughborough and Leicester Enterprise Zone.”

– Leicestershire County Council leader Councillor Nick Rushton

Project Summary

This £27 million project will deliver junction and road improvements to the M1/J23 and A512 which will increase capacity and ease congestion, unlocking significant land for new homes and employment by supporting the new Loughborough and Leicester Enterprise Zone sites in Loughborough,–Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park and Charnwood Campus

This project will focus investment through improved connectivity (both local and strategic), adding value to the planned developments to be delivered in the area by the University and private sector.

As well as supporting the Leicester and Loughborough Science and Enterprise Park, the project will also provide essential infrastructure that supports the developments at the West of Loughborough ‘Sustainable Urban Extension’ and Shepshed housing sites. These include around 4,000 homes and up to 5,700 jobs.

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