Sir,

I walk regularly from the Rockfield Estate to Monmouth town.

My house is directly opposite the main roundabout from where there is a very adequate pavement alongside the main road B4233 but it comes to an abrupt end at the next mini-roundabout at its junction with Watery Lane. From here, there is no continuous pavement into town. Traffic from four directions meets at this roundabout and there is no central reservation.

On the opposite side (east) of the main road, there is a continuous pavement from the Rolls Avenue junction all the way into the town. So where does one cross the main road in safety?

There are many pedestrians, including the elderly and those with impeded mobility and also those using electric scooters. Youngsters in the 9-10 age bracket taking their early walk into town without their parents merit special mention. There are also mums and dads pushing prams.

The need will become particularly pressing by the time that the Monmouth Off Street Project which is on this (east) side of the road becomes a reality (letter to the Beacon, Shirley Hughes, 9th January). Now is the time to start the-ball-rolling to ensure that we are all able to cross this busy road safely.

There are places along the Rockfield Road where motorists have a good view of pedestrians and where they can see approaching traffic. This is where we should have a pedestrian crossing with the usual flashing lights.

How is this to be achieved?

Roy G Nicholas

(Monmouth)