Representation by Diane Ledger
- Date submitted
- 14 July 2024
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I fully support the proposed dualling of the A46 at Newark. Newark is currently gridlocked daily, and not just at peak times, dualling must surely relieve the pressure with Newark, making it easier for residents to get around. I think dualling would improve the economy within Newark as it would attract people to come into the town, without fear of being stuck in traffic for hours. I don't think dualling would increase CO2 emissions as traffic would be free flowing, rather than idling and stood still in traffic jams. I live near Lincoln Road and the amount of times I've seen that road blocked due to the interchange at the A1/A46/A17 all trying to get onto the Bypass is ridiculous. The queues on the A1 back up every day at this interchange which is dangerous and accidents do happen due to this. I've also seen drivers overtaking on the single carriageway A46 bypass by driving straight down the middle without consideration of other motorists, which also causes accidents, dualling would reduce this. I think more work needs to be done to look at the grade separation at the A617/A616/A46 roundabout, due to the level crossing at the Castle Station, but overall I support the dualling of the A46.