Relief road is completed

A CONSORTIUM of developers has completed work on a new relief road in Castle Donington.

The 2.4km stretch has been created by the group, which includes Miller Homes, Redrow Homes and Clowes Developments, to serve hundreds of new homes that have been built in the area.

The road has now been opened to the public, with a course car from Donington Park being the first vehicle to drive on it.

The multi-million pound project, which connects Hill Top to Back Lane, has been designed to improve traffic flow in the village.

Jake Richardson, engineering manager for Miller Homes East Midlands, held a central role in the project.

He 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 £1.5m 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.”

The road, which is close to East Midlands Airport, comprises four roundabouts, providing access points to Charters Gate and the surrounding developments.

Independent property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard worked closely with the developers and advised throughout, offering project management, quantity surveying and health and safety advisory services.

Chasetown Civil Engineering was also a key stakeholder in the scheme, delivering construction of the infrastructure project.