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FA opposes ban

26th February 1983
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ROPOSED LORRY restriction diverting lorry traffic around the r Fell area of Gateshead upon Tyne would pose serious man oeurig problems for heavy vehicles, the Freight Transport Associaclaims.

le diversion proposed by 3 and Wear County Council tehicles over 7.5 tonnes gvw Id move them off the A6127 old Al) at Eighton Lodge indabout and on to the tern by-pass to link up with south side of the Tyne ge.

he Western by-pass is an dlent route for lorries," Bob ■ s, northern controller for the northern region said. "But route does not continue on north side of bridge. We ted the council to wait until western by-pass was corn le diverted route takes the lorries round mini-roundabouts, creating manoeuvering difficulties for the larger vehicles, Mr Cross explained. Taking the vehicles off one route and placing them on another route that presents as many difficulties is surely self-defeating, he said.

The FTA felt that the proposed scheme would not ease congestion in Low Fell by any great amount, as it was buses and general traffic that was a real problem. "It seems, therefore, that the lorry has been singled out," Mr Cross said.

A spokesman for the county council told CM the diversion would ease traffic flow problems in Low Fell, while benefiting heavy vehicles, general traffic and residents. Once the volume of heavy vehicles is on a separate road, everyone would enjoy better conditions, he said.

The section of the A6127 that would be restricted is a singlelane carriageway. If the plans are approved they will come into effect in May this year, although signposts have already been erected on the A69 to give drivers advanced warning.

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