A new road in Towcester will soon end traffic chaos (Image: Getty)
A new route set to connect the A5 and A43 will ensure , or electric cars do not have to pass through the historic town of Towcester, saving drivers time.
The project – an incredible link road predicted to cost around £38m – has previously last summer with the opening of a new A5 roundabout.
Permission Homes, , West Northants Council (WNC) and former local MP Andrea Leadsom had been key advocates of the project and helped it get off the line.
Last year, Persimmon Homes claimed that the “technical approval process for the A43 roundabout was nearing completion”.
It was hoped the route could be finalised by 2025 and provide an end to years of traffic woes for residents.
New traffic calming measures are in development in the town (Image: Getty)
Andrew Jinks, a spokesperson for National Highways said: “The A5 in Towcester has had longstanding issues with high levels of traffic passing through the historic town centre.
“By alleviating traffic from the heart of the community the relief road, together with our proposals for traffic calming through Towcester, which are currently in development will support economic growth and wellbeing by making the high street a more attractive place to visit and preserve the history and identity of the town.”
The changes will also introduce a 7.5 tonne environmental weight restriction between the new link road and Old Tiffield Road/Old Green’s Norton Road junction.
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The reduced speed limits of 30mph on the approach to the tow and 20mph in the town centre.
It will also include a reduction in car parking in the Market Square with the addition of an attractive open public space.
, the main objective of the scheme is to improve safety and reduce the impact of noise and air pollution in the area.
The concept is also thought to increase the amount of walking and cycling in Towcester and improve access to the town centre for tourists.
There was a major breakthroigh to the scheme last summer (Image: Andrea Leadsom)
The town is close to Silverstone Motor Circuit and the update could make it an “attractive” place for visitors.
National Highways added: “This scheme will benefit Towcester by improving road safety, accessibility, air quality and noise impact by reducing traffic through the town centre.
“It will also support economic growth by making the high street through Towcester a more attractive place to visit and preserve the history and identity of the town.”