Hi John,

I do appreciate that but sadly the destruction and disruption will not stop at the Upminster / Cranham boundary and the permanent Environmental damage will extend way beyond both Wards.

We should all be concerned by the wider impacts.

It will be interesting to hear what the Upminster Councillors views are.

Dear Gary,

You have made important points. However, I would reiterate to readers that this post relates to Cranham Ward only. The locations you have mentioned are within Upminster Ward, whose councillors are currently still considering their response.

Cllr John Tyler

Significantly increased local traffic congestion and disruption during the 6 years of construction and beyond.

Ockendon Road permanently closed for 2 years and repeated short term closures in St. Mary’s Lane, with major diversions to traffic and bus services.

Thames Chase Community Woodland being bulldozed through.

Cranham Solar Farm demolished.

Over 5 million tonnes of Carbon Emissions in construction alone, in spite of constant warnings on Climate Catastrophe and Government promises to address.

£8.2 Billion of Public Funds (at least). Surely taxpayers money would be better spent on The NHS, Food Poverty, repairing the roads we already have etc. etc.

All for a road we would actually have to pay to use!

Upminster Ward is central to this massive Road building folly, as this is where National Highways intend to build a junction between the proposed new road and the M25 junction.

If you care about the area you live in and the wider Environment, then you may want to have your say before the LTC Consultation period closes on 8th September 2021.

Pick The Planet.

Dear Philip,

I will reply to you direct regarding the point you have raised.

Kind regards

Cllr John Tyler