The A11 dual carriage way in the East of England has officially opened today, 12 December.

The £105 million improvement to more than nine miles of the A11 will bring a significant boost to the economy, reduce congestion and improve road safety.

The Highways Agency scheme between the Fiveways roundabout and Thetford has involved widening 5.5 miles of the A11, building a new 3.6 mile bypass around the village of Elveden, and five new structures. In addition a new underpass was constructed, for users without vehicles, near the war memorial – this received funding from Suffolk County Council.

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The A11 widening project, which began in January 2013, was part of a £3.3 billion investment in major road improvements in England during the Government’s last spending review period.

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