The improved road was opened to coal wagons and general travelers in 1807. For about 20 years, the Manchester Turnpike had a virtual monopoly on the transportation of Chesterfield coal and many coal mine owners became very frustrated with it because at times, the price of coal would go down but the toll would not, thereby ensuring less profit for the colliers. In 1828, a new mode of transportation materialized.
In 1807, the improved road was accessible to both coal wagons and general travelers. For about two decades, the Manchester Turnpike had a near-monopoly on Chesterfield coal transportation, causing many coal mine owners significant frustration as the price of coal sometimes dropped but tolls remained high, leading to reduced profits for colliers. By 1828, an alternative mode of transport was developed.