Improved cycle paths and longer level crossing closures were the main priorities raised at a public consultation on the future of transport in Spalding.
A Spalding Western Relief Road was also one of the issues raised during three sessions held at the town’s South Holland Centre to give people their chance to comment on a transport strategy for the next 20 years.
More than 140 people attended during the three sessions and were able to look at display boards outlining a draft strategy and ask questions of Lincolnshire County Council and South Holland District representatives.
District councillor Howard Johnson said: “It was well attended and I think the main things that came out of it were that there is a lot of support for things like better cycleways and facilities and for a Western Relief Road.
“And I think one of the biggest concerns is regarding the railway line upgrade.
“People are worried about the level crossings being closed for longer and about freight rumbling through.
“People believe new bridges need to be built over the line to allow traffic, particularly emergency vehicles, to keep moving.
“With the sheer amount of traffic in Spalding, and we get more than our fair share of HGVs, people are worried the town will grind to a halt.”
Coun Johnson added that it was also important to people to have good rail connections to the north and south, and said: “I think there is demand for a few more buses, but generally people are happy with the bus service.”
The information on display at the public consultation meetings is now available online at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/transport strategies.
There is also an online questionnaire to fill in with your views.
Jonathan Wickham, from the Technical Services Partnership, said: “Anyone wishing to respond must do so by Friday, July 11.
“All of the responses will then be assessed and any necessary changes made to the strategy before it’s adopted by both councils in the autumn.”
