Roads

2.12  The Government has:

•  granted development consent to a scheme to improve the A1 at Elkesley;

•  launched an A14 challenge to develop and assess proposals including capacity enhancements on the Fen Ditton to Ellington section, relieve congestion using other modes (including local roads, freight facilities and public transport) and consider innovative funding mechanisms such as tolling; and

•  committed to a new crossing across the Lower Thames.