Multimillion pound UK road scheme facing legal action on climate grounds

Campaigners say DfT was wrong to only assess emissions against national carbon budget

A legal challenge has been launched against a road scheme that opponents say clashes with climate goals.

Changes aimed at improving car journeys between Milton Keynes and Cambridge by upgrading junctions and building a 10-mile dual carriageway on the A428 between Black Cat and Caxton Gibbet were approved in the summer. The scheme, estimated to cost 810m-950m, is listed in the government's growth plan for accelerated delivery.