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Will the magic roundabout do
the trick?

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by Cllr. Terry Gill

Since the Council revealed plans in December for a new traffic-controlled roundabout at the A63/Brough junction, I am still receiving comments from people who aren't convinced. 

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The Council scheme is costing £4.6 million which is being paid for entirely by the developers of Brough South as part of a Planning Condition to cope with the increase in traffic being created. It is due to start in May.

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Originally, works were not due to begin until at least the 450th house was occupied out of the 750 approved for Brough South in 2013.

 

This would have been another 5 years away.
When I was first elected in 2019, I was instrumental in getting council officers, developers, councillors and residents round the table. This resulted in the construction of the roundabout being brought forward. 

The possibility of a proper Brough Relief Road was also discussed, either in addition to the roundabout or as an alternative.

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However, in my opinion, the Council failed to produce any long-term strategy for the Melton Link. No provision was made in case it would be needed in the future. At best, the roundabout is a piecemeal solution.

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On top of this, as the Council did not need planning permission for the roundabout, there was no proper public consultation.  It's like it's just been bulldozed through.

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I believe that National Highways should be funding an upgraded junction for Brough, including longer slip-roads from and to the west.  

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The £4.6 million from the developers could have gone towards new facilities like a Leisure Centre.

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