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This is potentially a tricky problem for Felixstowe.
The abolition or diversion of any Right of Way can be relied upon to produce fierce opposition from many members of the general public not normally much interested in matters maritime.
Over the years the growth of the port has been at the expense of public rights of access, in one case compensated by a visitors' viewing place and associated car park.
Small ports in the past were used to coping with the curious passing through their operational areas. Many still do manage to combine the two opposing interests.
Nevertheless, the fact remains that for safety reasons alone, modern container port operations are incompatible with public access and through routes for pedestrians.
There is a price to be paid for growth and the loss of Rights of Way is part of the cost.
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