Representation by Mrs. Jacqueline Thacker
- Date submitted
- 2 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This is an outline of the principal submissions I intend to make in relation to the application. I reserve the right to raise further points at a later date if necessary. National Highways are running a series of Community Events on the LTC during February and I will be attending at least one of these. 1. Dartford Crossing issues will not be resolved by the LTC as was originally proposed. 2. Estimated cost of LTC has escalated even with cutting back on part of the original proposal. 2a. Financial and Environmental costs of the LTC outweigh possible benefits. 3. Estimated time for completion of LTC is 4 to 5.5 years. This includes 24 hour working in certain areas. Road closures, additional Construction Vehicles and Employees Traffic movements will cause monumental congestion and delays. 4. Air and Noise Pollution especially during construction will increase and with it associated health risks. Areas through which the proposed LTC will be built already experience some of the highest pollution in the UK. 5. Stanford Le Hope Detour issues. 6. No provision for Public Transport or cyclists to use the LTC. 7. No provision for rail or tram route within the scope of the LTC. Lack of futuristic foresight. 8. Previously considered and discarded Route Options would have been more viable in solving traffic issues and providing alternative Links from Essex to Kent and vice versa. Alternative option would also have facilitated scope for traffic to access other road networks serving the East of England etc. 9. Significant loss of Greenbelt land and wildlife habitats.