Alternative option should be pursued; this affects business, forces routes already overcrowded in peak times; house values not to mention the additional expense and inconvenience. This is not a safety measure but typical local authority looking to save money by doing the bare minimum. It's amazing how they are funding unnecessary bridges instead of real inward investment in to communities.
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Denise Sparrowhawk
11 years ago
I think this would be a foolish closure. The junction is much easier to negotiate now that the grass verges have been tarmaced. Visibility is hugely improved. It would cause increased journey times, especially for taxi journeys, and impact severely on the village of Newbottle. Not to mention increased traffic through Houghton. It seems an ill thought out knee jerk reaction.
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Denise Sparrowhawk
11 years ago
I think this would be a foolish closure. The junction is much easier to negotiate now that the grass verges have been tarmaced. Visibility is hugely improved. It would cause increased journey times, especially for taxi journeys, and impact severely on the village of Newbottle. Not to mention increased traffic through Houghton. It seems an ill thought out knee jerk reaction.
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Louise heron
11 years ago
What about access to Newbotlle from emergency services? Diverting to Houghton and through Grasswell will delay response times.. Has no one thought of this?
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Steve Winlow
11 years ago
Stupid idea - the junction needs to be kept open.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Would add lot more time and fuel to my journey which would be bad for the enviroment.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
I use this junction at least twice a day, DO NOT CLOSE
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Gillian George
11 years ago
I use this junction at least twice a day, DO NOT CLOSE
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Denise Sparrowhawk
11 years ago
Closing the junction inconveniences the majority. Traffic lights may be costly but in the long run would be less costly than changes needed so that other junctions can cope with the extra diverted traffic.
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Denise Sparrowhawk
11 years ago
Closing the junction inconveniences the majority. Traffic lights may be costly but in the long run would be less costly than changes needed so that other junctions can cope with the extra diverted traffic.
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DEBBIE SCOTTER
11 years ago
reduced speed limit on A690 run up to the junction to give drivers more time to safely cross over
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DEBBIE SCOTTER
11 years ago
reduced speed limit on A690 run up to the junction to give drivers more time to safely cross over
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Traffic lights should be put in not closing the roads.
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Steven Harrison
11 years ago
Traffic lights should be put in not closing the roads.
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Vicky bailey
11 years ago
Important link to lots of places,.
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Vicky bailey
11 years ago
Important link to lots of places,.
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Andrew Hughes
11 years ago
shocking news, a roundabout would be a much better idea!!
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Andrew Hughes
11 years ago
shocking news, a roundabout would be a much better idea!!
Alternative option should be pursued; this affects business, forces routes already overcrowded in peak times; house values not to mention the additional expense and inconvenience. This is not a safety measure but typical local authority looking to save money by doing the bare minimum. It's amazing how they are funding unnecessary bridges instead of real inward investment in to communities.
I think this would be a foolish closure. The junction is much easier to negotiate now that the grass verges have been tarmaced. Visibility is hugely improved. It would cause increased journey times, especially for taxi journeys, and impact severely on the village of Newbottle. Not to mention increased traffic through Houghton. It seems an ill thought out knee jerk reaction.
I think this would be a foolish closure. The junction is much easier to negotiate now that the grass verges have been tarmaced. Visibility is hugely improved. It would cause increased journey times, especially for taxi journeys, and impact severely on the village of Newbottle. Not to mention increased traffic through Houghton. It seems an ill thought out knee jerk reaction.
What about access to Newbotlle from emergency services? Diverting to Houghton and through Grasswell will delay response times.. Has no one thought of this?
Stupid idea - the junction needs to be kept open.
Would add lot more time and fuel to my journey which would be bad for the enviroment.
I use this junction at least twice a day, DO NOT CLOSE
I use this junction at least twice a day, DO NOT CLOSE
Closing the junction inconveniences the majority. Traffic lights may be costly but in the long run would be less costly than changes needed so that other junctions can cope with the extra diverted traffic.
Closing the junction inconveniences the majority. Traffic lights may be costly but in the long run would be less costly than changes needed so that other junctions can cope with the extra diverted traffic.
reduced speed limit on A690 run up to the junction to give drivers more time to safely cross over
reduced speed limit on A690 run up to the junction to give drivers more time to safely cross over
Traffic lights should be put in not closing the roads.
Traffic lights should be put in not closing the roads.
Important link to lots of places,.
Important link to lots of places,.
shocking news, a roundabout would be a much better idea!!
shocking news, a roundabout would be a much better idea!!
Don't close this junction!
Don't close this junction!