# Tech Park Expansion Stalled Over Traffic Plan | Leicester News

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-07-01T12:38:27+00:00
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A $300 million tech park expansion poised to create 2,500 jobs is stalled after a legal challenge over a controversial traffic redesign at the A5 and Drayton Lane junction. The plan, which would transform MIRA into a new county hub, originally included traffic lights but switched to a left-in/left-out setup amid objections. Local businesses, including a family-run farm and storage company, are fighting back, offering land to install lights and warning the new design could cripple their operations and disrupt hundreds of small businesses. Developers argue traffic lights would cause worse delays, forcing traffic through nearby villages. The council has paused the decision to explore compromises, balancing big economic gains with the urgent needs of local entrepreneurs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7d1037028dc17a97

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