Published objections, support and suggestions on the proposed A34 Oakwood Bypass.
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You cannot offset ancient woodland by planting new trees elsewhere. This section should be avoided entirely.
Frogs breed in this part of the forest every spring. The proposed motorway cuts directly across the pond and would destroy their breeding habitat entirely.
If the green bridge were shifted east it would align with the existing badger sett and see far more use by wildlife.
Oakwood Primary is downwind of the proposed junction. Increased traffic will worsen air quality for 400 children.
This is a known dormouse crossing corridor. The road would cut it in two with no safe crossing for the population on either side.
If we're building a new junction, include rapid EV charging and a park-and-ride to cut single-occupancy trips into the city.
Construction and the new junction will support local businesses and cut the 40-minute commute that strangles our town every morning.
Anyone who drives this route daily knows it is at a standstill by 7:30am. A bypass is long overdue.
A 320m viaduct will be visible for miles across the Hamble valley and ruin one of the few unspoilt views in the area.
We live 200m from the proposed route. The noise assessment underestimates the impact at night when the valley is quiet.
The footpath across Oakwood Forest is used by hundreds of walkers every week. The diversion adds 2km and crosses the new road on a narrow bridge.
Tie the construction contracts to local firms so the economic benefit stays in Southshire rather than going to national contractors.
There is an active badger sett near the proposed compound. Will it be disturbed, and is there a licence in place?
Light spill into the forest at night would affect nocturnal wildlife. Is there a lighting plan and will it use dark-sky fittings?
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