Campaigners aim to transform the disused Queensbury tunnel into a cycling and pedestrian path, opposing the government's recent decision to fill it with concrete. The government allocated funds for this infilling, citing safety concerns, despite investing 7.2 million to maintain the structure previously. Mayor Tracy Brabin voiced her disappointment, advocating for the tunnel’s reopening as a community asset. Campaigners criticize the government for ignoring significant public opposition and plan to meet with policymakers to contest this decision amid allegations of cultural vandalism from past infilling projects.
Campaigners intend to convert the disused Queensbury tunnel into England's longest cycle and pedestrian tunnel, opposing the government's decision to fill it with concrete.
The government awarded funding to National Highways to permanently fill the Queensbury tunnel despite past investments for its maintenance and significant public objections.
Tracy Brabin, the mayor of West Yorkshire, expressed disappointment over the decision and advocated for the reopening of the closed tunnel as a community facility.
National Highways faces criticism for cultural vandalism regarding the infilling of historic structures and has been urged by campaigners to reverse its decisions.
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