A new grade separated junction was constructed on the A63 east of Melton in 2006/7, replacing three at-grade junctions; link roads giving access to Melton Bottom and to planned business parks south of the A63 were also built. Two large industrial estate/business parks "Melton West" and "Melton Park" started development south of Melton in the first decade of the 2000s; planning consent for the first phase of 'Melton West' was given in 2007, with the second phase given planning consent in 2011. St. Modwen Properties gained planning permission to develop the 'Melton Park' site in 2006/7, in 2011 the company announced it was planning to use part of the development site for residential development.