Sir, – “Return of ‘motorway-like traffic’ is ‘untenable’ for health, say Sandymount residents” (News, May 1st) reports the claim of the Strand and Beach Road Residents’ Group that the closure of Strand and Beach Road has not led to a “traffic Armageddon” scenario.
As a member of the Bath Avenue and District Residents Association, I can confidently say that the reality is entirely different. The diverted traffic has had a severe and negative impact on smaller roads that cannot handle the increased volume, causing dreadful conditions for many roads and residents.
Residents of neighbouring communities, including Bath Avenue, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Tritonville Road, and Church Avenue, have been subjected to a significant increase in congestion, noise, and pollution due to the diverted traffic. The article failed to acknowledge that Strand and Beach Roads have natural egress from pollution, whereas smaller interior areas do not. The increase in pollution caused by the diverted traffic could have significant health implications for residents living in these areas, which should have been explored and reported.
It is essential to take into account the opinions and concerns of all stakeholders before reaching a conclusion. – Yours, etc,
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LIAM BEHAN,
Dublin 4.