Representation by Steven Leahy
- Date submitted
- 22 August 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Having lived in Hadfield for many years I have become increasingly frustrated at the severe traffic delays caused by the inadequate road infrastructure. The use of the A628 Woodhead Pass & A51 Snake Pass by so many heavy lorries and commuters which have to pass through the bottleneck of Tintwistle & Mottram effectively seals off Hadfield, Padfield and Glossop for most of the day. The A57 link road is not the full solution to the traffic problem as a full bypass between the M67 junction at Hattersley in the West, joining Woodhead Road East of Tintwistle is the answer but the link road will make a significant difference. Over the years there has been an enormous amount of residential development in our area but no attempt has been made to improve the infrastructure to cope with the increased traffic. There are no new employers in Hadfield but more and more houses are built which means purchasers of these new houses have to commute to Manchester, Salford and further afield. The A57 link road was needed 20 to 30 years ago to cope with the demand then, so it simply must be built.