The North East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road will fully open to traffic from today (18 May), with the new route – now named Pork Pie Way.
The £131m, 4.5-mile road runs from the A606 Nottingham Road near St Bartholomew’s Way around the eastern edge of Melton Mowbray to the A606 near Burton Lazars.
It is designed to reduce congestion in the town centre, improve journey reliability and support future housing and economic growth. The scheme also includes new walking and cycling routes.
Delivered by Galliford Try on behalf of Leicestershire County Council, the scheme marks the completion of the council’s largest ever highways project.
Some minor works will continue off‑carriageway following opening including operational monitoring to be completed in line with standard highways practice. Drivers are asked to take care and follow signage as the route opens.