The construction of the Towcester Relief Road is one of the most important infrastructure projects that our area has seen in many years, and on a recent visit to the site I was pleased to see that progress continuing at pace.

Since I visited last year, the road has almost reached its connection with the A43. Whilst this progress is encouraging, I remain concerned about the speed of technical approval for the remaining roundabouts, and other approvals such as signage and drainage.

I am meeting monthly with Persimmon, their contractors and National Highways to press for action on these outstanding issues, and to help get them signed off as soon as possible.

I have and remain committed to working with local stakeholders to get this project that the community so desperately needs delivered.