Mansfield MP Ben Bradley calls for government funding to improve A60 junction
Traffic jams at the junction can cause delays of over an hour during rush hour.
During Mr Bradley's debate on improving transport links in Nottinghamshire, he urged the government to fund transport improvements in Mansfield, including extending the Robin Hood Line.
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Hide AdHe also asked Michael Ellis MP, Minister in the Department of Transport to consider the huge economic benefits of extending the line, which would improve links to jobs and tourism across North Nottinghamshire.
Mr Ellis confirmed that under the new franchise, the rail operator is required to submit a business case for extending the line within the first 12 months of the franchise.
The business case will then be reviewed to decide whether the line should be extended.
The Minister also confirmed that Nottinghamshire County Council has produced a high-level appraisal of the options for improvements and highlighted that a £150 million funding pot has opened which will help deal with local pinch points.
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Hide AdMr Bradley said:“I was pleased to be able to secure a debate about transport in Nottinghamshire.
"I asked for my constituents comments on local transport issues on Facebook and I was pleased to include some of them in my speech.
"I discussed the Robin Hood Line and the A60 junction and called for more Government support for local transport projects to reduce congestion.
"Improving transport links would provide a real economic boost locally, linking up areas and ensuring that people in Mansfield can access jobs across North Nottinghamshire.
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Hide Ad"Improving local roads and increasing train services could boost tourism locally too. With Sherwood forest on our doorstep we need to encourage more tourists to visit Mansfield.
"Nottinghamshire needs a fair slice of transport funding and I will continue to lobby the government over the coming months to do more to invest in local roads and the Robin Hood line.”