Tintwistle Bypass
A nice peaceful scene in the Derbyshire countryside. In the bank above the stream a pair of Grey Wagtails are nesting. A Common Sandpiper is feeding in the pool beyond. Curlews are calling from the moors. You might be surprised to learn that at this very spot, you could have a dual carriageway road over your head, if the Highways Agency gets it's way. The route of the Tintwistle Bypass, (see it here n.b. large file) would take the road straight over this corner of Arnfield Reservoir. The A628 'Woodhead Pass' connects Manchester with Sheffield via the M67, A616 and M1. The Mottram and Tintwistle bypass is planned to relieve the traffic passing through these villages. Objections to the bypass centre on the impact to the country side. I have lived in the area for over twenty years and kept a diary of the birds seen around Arnfield Reservoir an area which would take the brunt of the impact of the road. I have recorded well over a hundred species of birds, click here to read a full list.
On 31st January 2006 the Highways Agency published the draft Orders for Bypass. Objectors have until the 5th May to protest by writing to the Secretary of State for Transport. See here to read more about the issue.
posted by Bren @ 2:29 PM
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1 Comments:
Hi Brenden. My name is Steve Bagshaw. Have a look at the letters page in this week's Chronicle if you wish to know more about my background. Suffice to say that I am in full agreement with you over the proposed bypass.
Apparently there have been 1400 objections according to a report in the Manchester Evening News. The source appears to emanate from the Highways Agency as no one else would be privy to such information.
There is a forum on Weds 7th of June at Bradbury House which appears like a regrouping exercise by the pro-lobby group since no individuals or organisations that oppose the bypass have been invited onto the panel!
It appears likely that but not yet confirmed that Public Inquiry will not be until next year now. A major victory for us if that is the case. But Tameside and H.A. are so obsessed with this road that they just won't give up. The key is to make things as difficult as possible for them and bite them at every opportunity. Perhaps you might consider going along to the meeting or putting forward an awkward question that could be asked by someone else in your absence if it's not your cup of tea.
Best Wishes
Steve B
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