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Old January 21st 13, 11:29 AM
Robin9 Robin9 is offline
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Originally Posted by Basil Jet[_3_] View Post
I'd like to see three pairs of tunnels linking the midpoint of Plough
Way to the midpoint of Eastferry Road, then to Millennium Way / Bugsbys
Way, then to West Silvertown. It would greatly improve road access to
City Airport, and little or no demolition would be required. It would
end all traffic problems in the area, and would funnel little traffic
onto unsuitable roads except when the existing tunnels are shut.
Would that not place unmanageable pressure on the Rotherhithe Tunnel and
Lower Road? The danger of your proposal is that it would be a good idea . . .
and everyone would use the new route!

Mind you, of course, if it's a good idea, TfL will reject it.