Representation by Cameron Walker
- Date submitted
- 12 September 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
As a resident of Glossop I would like to register my objection to the proposed A57 Link Road. It doesn't make sense on any level. Glossop already has a traffic problem, this road will only make that worse. Moving the problem does not solve the problem, Longdendale and Glossopdale will bear the brunt of traffic increase. Not only does it not make sense from a traffic point of view, but given the global climate crisis a new road seems especially wrong headed. Over 60 years the scheme would add an extra 399,867 tonnes of carbon dioxide. While air pollution might improve for some households, for others nitrogen dioxide remains above the legal limit. The Peak District National Park is a bank for carbon, a haven for wildlife and a place where everyone can get outdoors and enjoy nature, and peace and quiet. With more traffic on cross Park routes these special qualities will be eroded.