Sir, – I do not intend arguing with Mr Hodgson regarding the development at Scotch Corner (D&S Times, Feb 20)but do take issue with two key points raised. Surely the 90 units will create jobs in development and retail by the very nature of this being a new retail site. Secondly, no-one can be in the Metro Centre in half an hour from Scotch Corner. The centre is 40 miles away and the speed limit on the A1 is 70mph, however as the A1 is being upgraded at several locations, the current speed limit at the Angel of the North is 30mph. These roadworks start just north of Washington Services and continue beyond the Metro Centre. It is currently also 50mph at Scotch Corner until after the Darlington exit.
As a frequent user of the A1, I would suggest that the best a driver could do in half hour is get to the exit slip for Beamish.
RICHARD HORSLEY
Leyburn.
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