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  Traffic flow has changed dramatically in this area since TAP was introduced and STACK was implemented on a frequent basis last year - can't remember exactly how many times but I think it was in the 30's.
  Sue, those wishing to get to the A20 would, and do, prefer to bypass Jubilee Way and Townwall Street altogether rather than be caught up in heavy traffic leaving the port and the DHB initiated year long roadworks. In consequence more use is made of bypass routes such as London Road, Folkestone Road and Alkham Valley.
  These roads were never designed to take the type of traffic now being experience by our residents - not just vehicle users but pedestrians, cyclists and home owners along the routes being used. If such use is a 'rat run' then it is by definition a 'rat run'.
  
  I am a member of Kearsney Bowls Club located just of London Road and before the Alkham Road low rail bridge. I have lost count of the number of squealing brakes and grinding metal I have heard whilst playing there. The Club has tried in vain to get mirrors placed opposite our car park as it is a blind exit and traffic hurtles off the main road like there is no tomorrow.
  
  I wrote to Highways England about these traffic increases during their public consultation periods last year and earlier this year, pointing out the substantial increases in traffic on Folkestone Road and Alkham Valley Road but nothing much seems to have been achieved for local residents as a result of that process.
  
  Anything that makes driving, cycling or walking these routes more dangerous is not good. Perhaps a change of perspective (or heart, if they have one) would not go amiss and enlighten our otherwise great town.

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