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<p>We have not estimated the cost of constructing a link road to Leeds Bradford International
Airport as this would be a local road and the relevant local authority would be responsible
for developing a scheme proposal. The Government sponsored study into improving connectivity
to Leeds Bradford International Airport used an estimate provided by Leeds City Council
of £38m in 2012 prices.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Aviation Policy Framework
published in March 2013 makes clear that developers should pay the costs of upgrading
transport links where there is a need to cope with increased passenger numbers, but
that a public funding contribution will be considered if the scheme has a wider range
of beneficiaries. The relevant local authorities would therefore be responsible for
assembling a funding package for a link road, in partnership with developers and other
local stakeholders. Local Growth Funding could be used to provide a public sector
contribution, and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is being provided with a contribution
of up to £781m towards the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund between 2015/15 and
2034/35. The Fund has been set up to deliver transport improvements across West Yorkshire
and York.</p><p> </p>
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