00:00Plans for a new relief road to be built in Blythe have moved a step closer after land
00:05was officially earmarked for construction.
00:08Northumberland County Council wants the route to ease congestion on Coopin Road and Lavrock
00:13Hall Road where traffic levels remain high.
00:16The proposed Chase Farm link would connect Chase Farm Drive and Ingram Drive as part
00:21of wider highway improvements.
00:24Councillor Richard Wearmouth says securing the right land is an essential step towards
00:29delivery of the project.
00:31The wider scheme is expected to cost around £60m.
00:34The council has committed funding while further support is being considered by the Department
00:39for Transport across the coming months.
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