SIR – So what part of my letter dated 25th May, did John Palk of Halterworth disagree with? letter As stated, I said that the traffic lights had helped the flow and safety of traffic, at the Braishfield to Winchester Road junction.

I never said that lights were a better option than a roundabout.

Having been in some of the hold ups at Botley Road, and the Plaza Theatre roundabouts, I know which I prefer. And on the matter of pedestrians using the crossing – why not have the provision for them in place? It only needs one person to be injured, or is Mr Palk so much in a rush, that he cannot wait a few moments for the lights to change?

Before the lights were installed, there was probably more pollution and frustration, with traffic trying to get onto the Winchester Road than now.

BARRIE TIBBLE

Romsey