The Sub-national Transport Body Midlands Connect is hoping to build a case for government investment in proposals for highway improvements to the A5/A426 Gibbet Hill junction near Hinckley.

It says the junction is a critical intersection, connecting the A5, M1 and M6 and many local businesses, particularly in logistics and freight, however that it suffers from daily congestion and severe delays which are hampering the efficient movement of goods.

To have the best chance of securing Department for Transport funding for these schemes, Midlands Connect says it wants to speak to local businesses about the challenges this congested junction creates and how improved movement at the junction would support their business operations, explaining that the views of local businesses will be essential in strengthening the business case for these essential highway upgrades.

Integrated Transport Programme Lead for Midlands Connect, Swati Mittal said: “We want to hear from businesses and we want to hear your experiences. We want to hear about the impact that local congestion and gridlock on the A5 around Gibbet Hill can cause your firm on a daily basis and limit your opportunities to grow.

“Please do get in touch with us over the next couple of weeks. We need your views to highlight the critical demand to upgrade this vital link to our strategic road network. Your experiences and thoughts could make a massive difference, please take five minutes to get in touch and let us know what the impact is on your business.”

Views can be shared by emailing [email protected].

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