Residents in Standish are frustrated with worsening traffic conditions. Many attribute the chaos to new housing developments and inadequate infrastructure in the area.
Standish: It’s been a real mess on the roads lately. People are losing their patience with the traffic jams. Just the other day, one woman said it took her daughter an hour to drive two miles!
Residents are feeling the strain. They’ve watched their quiet village turn into a chaotic hub. The main intersection is a nightmare, especially during school pick-up times.
Local businesses are also feeling the heat. Minor accidents are happening all the time. Drivers are getting frustrated, honking their horns, and even arguing in the streets.
One local, Mel, mentioned that new housing is a big part of the problem. With so many new homes, the roads just can’t handle the extra traffic. It’s like a bottleneck that never clears up.
Another resident, Stephanie, shared her experience. She lives just a couple of miles away and it took her over 30 minutes to get to work. A guy on a bike even beat her there!
People are reminiscing about the good old days when Standish was a peaceful village. Now, it’s all about traffic lights and roadworks. It’s a real shame to see the place change so much.
Some locals are calling for a halt to new housing until the roads can be improved. They feel overwhelmed by the number of new homes being built without any upgrades to the infrastructure.
Wigan council is aware of the issues. They’ve refused some planning applications recently, hoping to ease the pressure on the community. But many feel it’s just not enough.
In the meantime, residents are just trying to navigate the chaos. They’re hoping for some relief soon, but it seems like the traffic troubles are here to stay for now.
