Have planners visited the town?- Jayne Baxter

I am writing to reiterate the strength of feeling about the proposed road changes around Leek. On a weekly basis I read the disgruntled letters that have appeared and wonder whether the Highway planners have ever set foot into the town to observe the flow of traffic at different times of the day?

My objections arise not from sentiment but from the practicalities. Are the planners aware of the topography of Overton Bank? I witnessed the difficulties experienced by a heavy lorry travelling from Macclesfield  stationery on Mill St. It was pouring with rain and the road conditions slippy. The traffic jam was considerable as the lorry driver attempted to move with spinning wheels and no grip. When traffic lights and delays are introduced then this will happen frequently The no right turn directive will send all traffic toward Stoke through the cente of town. As we all know to avoid the lights people will lead the side streets and the area will be a rat run. And of course this is in an area with the Safer Routes to school initiative- let the children ravelling to school beware

Common sense says that a re-think of these plans is a priority. I have a lovely old picture of old Leek  of sheep travelling along Mill St. Let not the modern motorist be driven like lambs to the slaughter