Rutland County Council will conduct a study of the issues pertaining to the Caldecott stretch of the A6003 after Rutland and Melton's MP, Alicia Kearns, raised concerns on behalf of the village. 

Earlier this year, the Conservative MP met with local residents and raised their concerns with Rutland County Council, asking the Council to commission a survey into the problems with the Caldecott stretch of the A6003, and the need for a bypass around the village. 

The resulting discussions between Caldecott Parish Council and Rutland County Council have now led to an agreement that an independent highways expert will be appointed to conduct an assessment of the section of the A6003 which passes through Caldecott. 

As part of the study, Rutland County Council will be assessing previous work on the relief road project, the current usage of the road, its classification, and the impact of proposed growth in the surrounding area. In addition, the assessment will look at the width of the road and its suitability for HGV traffic. 

The survey is expected to start in 6 months time. 

Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliament for Rutland and Melton, said: "Ensuring the safety of our roads across our rural communities remains a key priority for me, so I am delighted that Rutland County Council has listened to the strength of voices in our communities, and has agreed to conduct a study into the Caldecott stretch of the A6003." 

"Having previously met with Caldecott residents to discuss their concerns, I know how worrying and frustrating incidents of HGVs speeding through the village can be. 

"HGVs using Caldecott as a cut through to access the A47 is not only a serious safety issue, but vehicles have also caused significant damage to residents' properties here on numerous occasions. I look forward to hearing the outcome of this important study." 

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Rutland County Council previously had funding allocated for a relief road project of this kind, however the 2007/8 Financial Crisis meant it was unable to go ahead.