Representation by Romaldkirk Parish Council (Romaldkirk Parish Council)
- Date submitted
- 9 August 2022
- Submitted by
- Parish councils
Romaldkirk Parish Council objects to the proposals for the Rokeby junction of the A66 dualling project. Having been advised of the forecasted increase in traffic travelling to/from Barnard Castle via the B6277/The Sills in Startforth and the Barnard Castle County Bridge, the Parish Council believes that this level of traffic is totally inappropriate and unacceptable for three specific reasons: the increased risk to pedestrian safety, as pavements along The Sills are very narrow and passing heavy traffic leaves very little room for pedestrians; traffic queueing at the three-way traffic lights at the County Bridge already cause congestion and this will be exacerbated; and the impact of increased traffic crossing the historic and Listed County Bridge structure will be significant.