Representation by Margaret Haig
- Date submitted
- 22 January 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This proposal will inflict so much damage to nearby rural villages and residents who chose to live in a rural community, not on the edge of a motorway and a commuter belt. The irreversible damage to designated SSSI, Ancient Woodlands, far too near houses, farmland and shrinking “protected” greenbelt areas and farmland , bird sanctuaries, natural wetlands and marshes which will need to be drained is beyond belief. The effect of the building of this proposed crossing will increase pollution caused by fumes, lights, noise, and detritus from tyres on the roadways, and rubbish chucked out of vehicles. Plus increased health issues caused by the fumes. Natural habitats for birds and animals will be destroyed as will ancient woodlands. Planting new trees takes many years before they will be able to absorb the fumes generated by the increased traffic. It is in the wrong place. Needs to be nearer Dover as commercial vehicles clog up the current motorways and rural roads when there is an accident. We need better railways and encourage commercial goods to be sent by rail.\This will reduce the accidents. Sort out the lane issues at the Dartford crossing and the motorway approaches to it.