Do not build part of the Melksham Bypass south of the Kennet & Avon canal

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

There are huge costs/risks associated with building the A350 Bypass south of the K&A canal over a flood plain. It would impact swathes of farmland and beautiful countryside used by local residents. This area is also home to protected species such as otters and bats, and historic buildings.

A newly proposed route for the Melksham Bypass to go south of the K&A canal would take longer and cost more than the previously tabled options. Other routes already given the ‘amber light to proceed’ by DfT do not present the same challenges.The new option carries the costs and risks of building over a canal and floodplain. Whereas the existing A350 has already been configured to allow for a dual carriageway. Other options would be less costly and have fewer environmental and social impacts.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This is a matter for Wiltshire Council, not the UK Government or Parliament.

The Council has announced plans for a public consultation on proposals for the A350 bypass, to which you could contribute: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/3092/Cabinet-gives-the-green-light-to-the-next-steps-in-Melksham-bypass-project.

Timeline

15 Oct 2020	Petition opened for signatures
23 Oct 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 23 Oct 2020

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