I am writing as the lead of the OptimoRoute organised editing activity (https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Organised_Editing/Activities/OptimoRoute) for anyone following this changeset.

The general concern raised by @rskedgell is being discussed here: https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/optimoroute-organised-editing-activity-in-the-uk-truck-hgv-access