Representation by Mary Alexis Heath
- Date submitted
- 14 July 2024
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I am in favour of most of the proposed changes to the A46, because Newark badly needs changes that will reduce the congestion caused in the town caused at busy times by the traffic joining the A1 from the A46 near Winthorpe and vice versa, the proximity of the Castle Station and consequent traffic tailbacks to the roundabout near the station when the barriers are closed. I understand that Newark Town Council has objected to the scheme because it would make it more difficult for cyclists to travel from Newark to Lincoln. Personally I think the number of cyclists wishing to cycle along a busy dual carriageway from Newark to Lincoln would be relatively small compared with the numbers of cars and commercial vehicles. The current traffic situation in the town is at times so bad that I think it puts many people off coming into Newark and must have a detrimental effect on the town's economy. The only things I do not like are (a) the proposed flyover at the roundabout near the Castle Station, as I think it would be unsightly to nearby residents and (b) the proximity to Winthorpe village of new road from the A1 to the A46 at that end and I think it shoul be further away from the village.