A new bypass in town

A recent public debate has questioned the benefits of building a bypass in

our city. There have been many concerns regarding this project and its impact not
only on the environment, but also on the local economy. What will happen if the
bypass is built? How do we know that the benefits enlisted at the meeting are
real? In this essay I will discuss two possible approaches to this pressing and
controversial project.
The very first change to consider when talking about how this project will
affect our environment is the necessity of clearing the land. Consequently, a part
of the nearby forest will be cut down. Constructing a new road that avoids the city
requires wide space. Some people will probably lose their homes temporarily due
to expropriation. At the debate, local politicians pointed out that traffic congestion
in the city centre will be reduced, which is not the case. Usually, there is more
traffic in the morning, when people drive to their jobs. Personally, I believe that a
bypass is not going to fix this problem.
A second approach to this project from an economical perspective reveals
the fact that the local economy will suffer most if a bypass is built. Our city has
many sites of historical interest, which more should be known about. That is why
so many tourists who come to our city and see its objectives decide to stay for a
couple of days. Their contribution to the local economy is crucial, as there are
many hotels, fancy restaurants and impressive museums. Building a bypass may
improve transport links, but it will also damage the revenues of local people and
reduce the life standard.
Overall, I would say that the advantages of building a bypass do not
outweigh the drawbacks and therefore I have reasons to believe that its
construction is counterproductive.