Letter: Will New Bridge Really Speed Up Journey Times?

Published on: 18 Dec, 2024
Updated on: 18 Dec, 2024

Ash Road Bridge CGI

From Roshan Bailey

In response to: Dragon Interview – Lead Councillor Tom Hunt on Ash Road Bridge Delays

I don’t understand how the new bridge at Ash will “reduce rat running”.

It will undoubtedly be a relief for drivers (myself included) not to have the long waits while trains sit in and pass through the station, but the risk is that it will attract more outside traffic onto this route into Guildford.

An increased level of traffic, (with more pollution) might significantly increase the time needed to get to local schools and into Guildford for residents of Ash, Normandy and Wood Street Village (also myself included).

It will take time to balance out and see the overall effect but I really do hope that the overall balance will improve the situation for local people rather than provide a streamlined rat run for outsiders.