Highly anticipated relief road project completes
A brand new relief road in Castle Donington has opened to the public.
Local business Donington Park helped Miller Homes to celebrate the opening of the multi-million pound project, which connects Hill Top to Back Lane, by providing a course car that became the first vehicle to drive on the road.
The new road has been designed to improve traffic flow in the village. It was built as part of a consortium including Miller Homes, Clowes Developments and Redrow Homes, and provides access to the recently launched residential areas.
Miller Homes Midlands’ Charters Gate development is located at nearby Park Lane.
Other key stakeholders on the project included Pick Everard and Chasetown Civil Engineering.
Jake Richardson, engineering manager for Miller Homes East Midlands, said: “We feel very strongly about leaving a positive legacy that benefits the local community wherever we build. This approach has been guiding us since we announced the Charters Gate development, which launched last year and is quickly becoming a thriving area to live.
“The road was built to bring lasting, positive benefits to the village, reducing day-to-day commuting times both in and out of the area, as well as easing general congestion to help create a calm, safe and welcoming space to call home.
“Alongside this road, Miller Homes’ commitment to investing in Castle Donington is reflected through £1.5 million of further funding as part of Section 106 contributions, and we will also be building a new primary school, sports pitch and village park.
“Though much needed, the relief road project was quite complex and it’s thanks to the hard work and collaboration with the three developers, key contractors and the local community, including local councillors, that we’re able to proudly announce that the road is now open. We hope the team at Donington Park enjoyed taking the first drive down what we’re sure will be a popular route.”
The road, which is in close proximity to East Midlands Airport, comprises four roundabouts, providing access points to Charters Gate and other surrounding developments. It has been completed 16 months ahead of schedule.
