Date agreed for A5-M1 link inquiry

A PUBLIC inquiry into the A5–M1 link road is to be held on Monday, February 17, it has been announced.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Dec 2011, 15:09 BST

The inquiry into the scheme, also known as the Dunstable northern by-pass, will take place at the Superdrug distribution centre in Dunstabl.

South West Beds MP Andrew Selous said: “This is excellent news for the whole of our local area and is just the boost that local people and local businesses need.

“It is expected that the opening for this vital road for our area will create an extra 5,850 new jobs which will be extremely welcome.

“The reduction of congestion in Dunstable, Houghton Regis cannot come soon enough. Local villages will also benefit hugely from the reduction in rat running”.

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