However, the local traffic has increased as Magna Park, a prominent East Midlands warehouse facility, has developed close to Lutterworth.

At rush hours the road can become gridlocked and reduced to less than 40 mph, particularly as agricultural traffic frequently uses the stretch.

The road becomes rural in nature until entering the small town of Lutterworth and crossing the A4303 Southern Bypass.

Approaching the Town Centre the road becomes single carriageway again and crosses under the West Coast Main Line.

The A426, compared to other routes is a relatively untouched road, with only a single bypass: A controversial decision to allow a bus corridor to be constructed on the A426 from Blaby into Leicester was given the go ahead despite heavy local opposition.