Delay of bypass would be short-sighted

I am writing in response to a letter published Sept. 28 submitted by Ray Boller of Old Mill Creek. Boller is suggesting that no bypass is better than having one where he does not want it. This attitude is, of course, exceedingly shortsighted, because it does not take into consideration the lives of several thousand commuters who have to struggle with the “Millburn strangler” daily.

Studies were done; citizens’ input was solicited; a decision has been made. I am aware that this is a hot topic to a lot of people who live in the path of the construction of this much-needed bypass. I can understand their concern. On the other hand, most of those whose property will be affected have acknowledged that they knew their homes were in the probable path, or near it, either before they built, or prior to the purchase of their new home.

Whether they chose to make the move into the path or area of construction does not concern the research to determine the most viable route of the bypass. I remember when the original western bypass was proposed many years ago, the area chosen that now contains multiple homes was pretty much vacant. The subdivisions were built AFTER the proposed bypass was on the books.

The developers knew of the impending road construction. The rest is history. The rejection of funding for this project and delay of resolution to this horrendous traffic problem that Ray Boller is suggesting is unconscionable. It solves nothing, costs the taxpayer additional agonizing time and lots of tax dollars for more studies. It would be an abomination, not a solution.

Marie Lyons

Old Mill Creek