Representation by Ian Wilson
- Date submitted
- 14 September 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I relocated to this area in 1995 to start new job in Stalybridge, even back then the commuting traffic was reasonably heavy in and out of Glossop and it was expected that the bypass would be progressing within a couple of years! Here we are over 25 years later with no progress on any transport route out of Glossop yet a substantial increase on "new build" housing estates and generally an increase in car ownership. It is really a disgrace that the workers in Glossop that need to travel by car have put up with delay and procrastination for so long. There is so much wasted time and fuel spent sitting in the traffic to get in and out of Glossop and surrounding area. Even those using public transport and emergency vehicles have extended and unpredictable journey times. Can we please move forward asap with this phase of the bypass and finally give some relief and hope for the future to the Glossop area residents. I would trust that objections from those not actually living in this area are discounted as not valid - it is the working people like myself having suffered from the poor road links for over 25 years that are real and credible. Just look at the two bridge options (Wooley Bridge and Broadbottom Bridge) we rely on to get the daily commuters in and out of Glossop area if heading to Tameside & Manchester. These bridges were likely put in place for horse & cart traffic not HGVs! Please get on with it, no more un-needed delays. This bypass would be the best for so many people in the local area who at the moment have to content with daily traffic holdups delays and detours. I've been living here for 40 years and the traffic problems have multiplied year on year with the increasing house building happening everywhere in our area things are ony going to be getting worse Every time the M62 is closed due to numerous reasons all that traffic detours through for the A628 or into Glossop on the A57. I have been on many new bypasses over the years all over the country and the journey has not only become quicker but also safer and more pleasant with an obvious reduction of traffic in the areas bypassed. Please consider this application and agree for the go ahead.