LSWR Cavalier
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Perhaps this should be under speculation, mods feel free to move it.
Beeching closing railways is often mentioned here, but what about a Beeching Road report, identifying roads that could be closed? Drove by Shrewsbury and Worcester recently after a few years absence, both seem to have bypasses to the bypass and endless relief and distributor roads, incessant roundabouts, the bypasses are often much longer.
My first suggestion for closure could be the Newbury bypass. I used to drive through Newbury before it was built, it was not bad to have to slow down for a while. The new bypass makes a huge loop and adds a lot of distance. At least, it must be time to stop building even more roads and widening existing ones. I understand the thesis 'new roads = more traffic' is widely accepted.
I used to drive a lot, for work and leisure, in case anyone asks.
My take on this is: use of resources and land should be restricted. I worked in logistics too, so I know a bit about shuttling stuff back and forth because doing so is easy and cheap.
Another one to unbuild could be the A55, looks like it should be carrying a lot less traffic to and from Ireland, ferries are picking up business direct from Ireland to France.
Beeching closing railways is often mentioned here, but what about a Beeching Road report, identifying roads that could be closed? Drove by Shrewsbury and Worcester recently after a few years absence, both seem to have bypasses to the bypass and endless relief and distributor roads, incessant roundabouts, the bypasses are often much longer.
My first suggestion for closure could be the Newbury bypass. I used to drive through Newbury before it was built, it was not bad to have to slow down for a while. The new bypass makes a huge loop and adds a lot of distance. At least, it must be time to stop building even more roads and widening existing ones. I understand the thesis 'new roads = more traffic' is widely accepted.
I used to drive a lot, for work and leisure, in case anyone asks.
My take on this is: use of resources and land should be restricted. I worked in logistics too, so I know a bit about shuttling stuff back and forth because doing so is easy and cheap.
Another one to unbuild could be the A55, looks like it should be carrying a lot less traffic to and from Ireland, ferries are picking up business direct from Ireland to France.
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