Residents are pleased with the Blackamoor Road closure, despite longer travel. Traffic reduction boosts quality of life.
Residents are pleased with the Blackamoor Road closure, despite longer travel. Traffic reduction boosts quality of life.
Blackburn Residents Delighted With Road Closure Despite Longer Routes
Before Issa Way, Blackamoor Road served as a shortcut for those wanting to avoid the busy A666. The hospital’s move in 2006 led to increased traffic, with more cars using Blackamoor Road between Darwen and Blackburn for work, appointments, and visits.
The opening of Issa Way led to the closure of part of Blackamoor Road at Roman Road’s crossroads. This change was welcomed by residents who were tired of the heavy traffic and speeding.
The closure of Blackamoor Road turned it into a dead end, requiring residents to take longer routes. However, this change significantly decreased the traffic volume, making most residents much happier.
Erica, a seventeen-year resident of Blackamoor Road, noted that the road was always very busy, with traffic backing up to her house at the lights. She also expressed a preference for new houses over the nearby industrial buildings.
John Howarth, who has lived there for twenty-two years, pointed out both pros and cons. While getting to the local shop now takes longer, the severity of speeding has decreased and moved further away.
Despite the changes, GPS still directs trucks down Blackamoor Road, forcing these large vehicles to turn around. To resolve this, John suggests new signs at Issa Way’s junction indicating that no through route exists.
Issa Way became the new busy road, with Stopes Brow experiencing heavy morning traffic. For William Thompson, who often walks his dog on Blackamoor Road, the change is a great improvement as the traffic was previously horrible.
Alan Wanless moved to Blackamoor Road two years ago, seeking a quiet road and reservoir views. Even now, his GPS still tries to send him straight, and he believes more infrastructure should be in place before building new houses.
Mark and Jackie, thirty-year residents of Blackamoor Road, noticed big improvements after the road closed. The road used to have terrible traffic with idling cars at the lights that caused air pollution.
Haslingden Road is also now a dead end, as the M65 split the original road. Rachel Dawson, who lives in a cottage built in 1734, remembers the old road to Haslingden.
The residents on Haslingden Road appreciate the quiet, although they face possible building behind their homes and miss their reservoir view. Despite these concerns, they are still pleased to live on the road.
This section of Haslingden Road maintains old features, including a tree planted by a farmer by the war memorial. He sold his farm for the new motorway, and protesters used the tree during construction. The road also is not salted in the winter, but friendly farmers often offer help.
Before Issa Way, Blackamoor Road served as a shortcut for those wanting to avoid the busy A666. The hospital’s move in 2006 led to increased traffic, with more cars using Blackamoor Road between Darwen and Blackburn for work, appointments, and visits.
The opening of Issa Way led to the closure of part of Blackamoor Road at Roman Road’s crossroads. This change was welcomed by residents who were tired of the heavy traffic and speeding.
The closure of Blackamoor Road turned it into a dead end, requiring residents to take longer routes. However, this change significantly decreased the traffic volume, making most residents much happier.
Erica, a seventeen-year resident of Blackamoor Road, noted that the road was always very busy, with traffic backing up to her house at the lights. She also expressed a preference for new houses over the nearby industrial buildings.
John Howarth, who has lived there for twenty-two years, pointed out both pros and cons. While getting to the local shop now takes longer, the severity of speeding has decreased and moved further away.
Despite the changes, GPS still directs trucks down Blackamoor Road, forcing these large vehicles to turn around. To resolve this, John suggests new signs at Issa Way’s junction indicating that no through route exists.
Issa Way became the new busy road, with Stopes Brow experiencing heavy morning traffic. For William Thompson, who often walks his dog on Blackamoor Road, the change is a great improvement as the traffic was previously horrible.
Alan Wanless moved to Blackamoor Road two years ago, seeking a quiet road and reservoir views. Even now, his GPS still tries to send him straight, and he believes more infrastructure should be in place before building new houses.
Mark and Jackie, thirty-year residents of Blackamoor Road, noticed big improvements after the road closed. The road used to have terrible traffic with idling cars at the lights that caused air pollution.
Haslingden Road is also now a dead end, as the M65 split the original road. Rachel Dawson, who lives in a cottage built in 1734, remembers the old road to Haslingden.
The residents on Haslingden Road appreciate the quiet, although they face possible building behind their homes and miss their reservoir view. Despite these concerns, they are still pleased to live on the road.
This section of Haslingden Road maintains old features, including a tree planted by a farmer by the war memorial. He sold his farm for the new motorway, and protesters used the tree during construction. The road also is not salted in the winter, but friendly farmers often offer help.