Plans to improve traffic congestion in an area of Leicestershire have been given the go-ahead. The �1m project is due to start in Melton Mowbray in spring 2007 and aim to improve the Norman Way junction.
Three main roads out of the city - the A606, A607 and A6006 - meet on Norman Way, often causing traffic jams.
The improvements are a response to complaints about traffic from traders and residents. But some councillors believe the plans are not enough.
'Reduce queues'
"Bypasses are springing up everywhere - Oakham's getting one in just a few weeks so why not Melton?" said Leicestershire County Councillor Matthew O'Callaghan.
"These junction works will give short-term relief but it is only short-term and we really need a bypass."
Extra lanes will be added to the Norman Way junction to "significantly reduce traffic queues", the county council said.
Nicholas Rushton, deputy leader of Leicestershire County Council, added: "These proposals are fantastic news for Melton and this part of the town is going to benefit significantly as a result."
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