A Berwick councillor has said she welcomes the Government's new commitments to dual the A1 in Northumberland - but added that she will believe it when there are "spades in the ground."
Coun Isabel Hunter, represents Berwick West with Ord on Northumberland County Council and runs a haulage firm, says the long-awaited project would undoubtedly benefit the area.
But after decades of campaigning and numerous false dawns, she says she remains sceptical.