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A10 Cambridge to Ely upgrade dropped from government funding list
Overview
Local politicians have expressed disappointment after the Department for Transport (DfT) removed the A10 dualling project between Cambridge and Ely from its upgrade programme, citing lower value for money and a lack of available funding. MP Charlotte Cane and Mayor Paul Bristow have criticised the decision, stating that the infrastructure is vital for regional growth, though Bristow intends to explore alternative revenue sources to fund the road improvements.
Key points
- The Department for Transport has removed the A10 Cambridge to Ely upgrade project from its funding programme.
- The government stated the scheme offered lower value for money and lacked robust analysis compared to other projects.
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire MP Charlotte Cane criticised the decision as short-sighted and harmful to regional growth plans.
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor Paul Bristow stated he will look for alternative revenue sources to fund the road improvements.