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Concern over Grand Prix traffic

07-Jul-2008
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Investment is vital to ensure traffic chaos is avoided when the British Grand Prix arrives in Leicestershire in 2010, a local MP says. North West Leicestershire MP David Taylor said the move is good for the economy but insisted money must be spent to improve traffic jams. Bosses at Donington Park raceway said consultations are already under way. Chief executive Simon Gillett said about £100m will be spent on overall improvements at the circuit. Donington Park has hosted the British Motorcycle Grand Prix since 1987. There is very small amount of modifications needed to get up top modern F1 standards Simon Gillett, Donington Park chief executive It is also the site of the Download music festival every June. Mr Taylor said: "We need significant work to ensure serious disruption to the road network and major inconvenience to... [read full story]                    

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