Representation by Mary Fitton
- Date submitted
- 14 September 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I believe that the proposed A57 link road will only reduce traffic on mottram moor. There will be no relief of traffic/air pollution through the villages of crowden, tintwistle and hollingworth on the A628. In fact, and as confirmed by a highways rep at a consultation, the traffic will increase through these villages. It will also not reduce traffic on the A57 from Glossop to the proposed road. There seems to be no mention in the plans of the effects of this road on the wider surrounding areas above. Given the present concern with climate change, should other solutions be considered to reduce traffic, air pollution ie remove large freight vehicles from the A628/use of rail/a trans pennine rail tunnel. The link road will eat into the small green belt that is left between glossop and tameside, reducing wildlife habitat. Increased traffic on the A628 will also affect wildlife and habitat