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Gloucestershire Council expresses disappointment as government scraps M5 junction project
Overview
The government has removed plans for a new M5 motorway junction south of Tewkesbury from its programme, drawing criticism from Gloucestershire County Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council. The £930m project was intended to support the development of 25,000 homes and boost local employment. Council leaders labelled the decision short-sighted and harmful to regional growth.
Key points
- The government has scrapped plans for a new M5 motorway junction south of Tewkesbury.
- The cancelled junction scheme was estimated to cost up to £930m.
- Gloucestershire County Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council criticised the decision as short-sighted and disappointing.
- Local leaders argued the infrastructure was vital to support planned housing developments of 25,000 homes and regional employment growth.