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<p>The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme announced its preferred route in October
2017. Based on current estimates, the scheme has allocated seven percent (£12 million)
of its total scheme cost of £179 million to progress up to obtaining the relevant
Development Consent Order.</p><p> </p><p>The A358 Taunton to Southfields scheme is
at an earlier stage of development and a preferred route announcement is planned for
later this year. Depending on which route option is chosen, the scheme estimates that
four percent to five percent of its total scheme cost (ranging from £365 million -
£450 million) will be allocated to progress the scheme up to obtaining the relevant
Development Consent Order.</p>
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