Object
Preferred Options for Sites
Representation ID: 63259
Received: 19/03/2014
Respondent: Dr Martyn Pitt
It is appropriate to remind WDC planners that Barford waited many years for the A429 bypass, now used by a considerable volume of fast-moving, daily traffic including HGVs from as far away as Honda in Swindon. The GT12 and GTalt12 sites require slow-moving site traffic to leave and join much faster bypass traffic. They would also require pedestrians, including children, to cross this busy highway at peak times. I confidently, but sadly predict that serious, even fatal accidents will occur if either of these sites are selected. I am amazed that these locations are even being considered by experienced professionals.
It is appropriate to remind WDC planners that Barford waited many years for the A429 bypass, now used by a considerable volume of fast-moving, daily traffic including HGVs from as far away as Honda in Swindon. The GT12 and GTalt12 sites require slow-moving site traffic to leave and join much faster bypass traffic. They would also require pedestrians, including children, to cross this busy highway at peak times. I confidently, but sadly predict that serious, even fatal accidents will occur if either of these sites are selected. I am amazed that these locations are even being considered by experienced professionals.