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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24726
Received: 26/10/2017
Respondent: Mr Christopher Wrathall
The development of the Island Site sounds like a good idea, but I have strong doubts about how the planned vehicle bridge could affect traffic across the southern part of Ipswich. If it draws traffic away from Star Lane and College Street, it could merely shift congestion away from these areas into other residential areas of the town, especially if it draws traffic off the A14 as well. Modelling of the possible effects of the new infrastructure has focussed on journey times; it should focus on potential pollution levels.
The development of the Island Site sounds like a good idea, but I have strong doubts about how the planned vehicle bridge could affect traffic across the southern part of Ipswich. If it draws traffic away from Star Lane and College Street, it could merely shift congestion away from these areas into other residential areas of the town, especially if it draws traffic off the A14 as well. Modelling of the possible effects of the new infrastructure has focussed on journey times; it should focus on potential pollution levels.