More than 2,000 people have responded to a consultation about the controversial electronic bollards in Whiteley – which has now been extended for another week.
Residents now have until February 17 to voice their opinion on whether the Yew Tree Drive gate should be accessed by the public in a six-month trial opening.
The route can only be accessed by buses and emergency service vehicles. Petitions for and against the route being permanently opened to the public have been made by residents both sides of the M27.
Hampshire County Council began the survey for residents and businesses in Whiteley, Burridge, Swanwick and Park Gate – which equates to more than 4,000 people – for their opinion on the possible trial lowering of the bollards.
Fareham and Hampshire Councillor Sean Woodward said: “It’s been pretty newsworthy lately. We’ve had more than 2,000 responses to date. So it’s actually a very good response to the survey already.
“We are really keen to let as many people as absolutely possible to have their say.”
If the survey shows residents and businesses are in favour of the trial going ahead from June to November there will need to be a planning application submitted by Hampshire County Council to Fareham Borough Council.
Further information on the conduct of the survey can be found at the Hampshire County Council website.