The government has pledged more than £17m to improve the Lodge Hill junction of the A34.
More than £17m has been pledged to improve traffic at the Lodge Hill junction of the A34 near Abingdon, OxfordshireThe money will come from the government's Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land FundPlans to reduce congestion on a major A-road have reached their funding targets.New south-facing slip roads will also be built, leading onto the A34.In addition, cyclist and pedestrian safety and layby upgrades will be improved under the plans.
Oxfordshire County Council said it had already secured money for the scheme from several sources, but a review in 2022 found a gap in funding. Judy Roberts, the council's cabinet member for infrastructure and development strategy, said it would improve connectivity to and from the north of Abingdon to the town centre.
She said: "We have all campaigned for this for so long and it is wonderful news that the needs of our residents and the people who will use this route have been recognised."
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