Madam, Further to the letter from Mr C Constance headed 'Finish Ross relief road' I would also like to express my concern about the inevitable problem which will face the town in the coming years. Mr. Constance in his modesty did not mention that he is a Civil Engineer with past experience of improving traffic flow difficulties.

Understandably a relief road may not be a popular solution for some residents if it runs close to their homes, but it is already a necessity. Not only is the present situation causing concern to the residents of the affected roads, but it is also important for our county planners to bear in mind the effect the congestion problem has on the access to our local Hospital and Doctors' Surgeries. Huge vehicles are having to negotiate the narrow roads of Alton Street and Kent Avenue where the Hospital and Surgeries are located.

The camber at the bottom of Kent Avenue is inclined to throw vehicles onto the wrong side of the road. There is another important factor to bear in mind, namely the speedy access of the Emergency Services to the other end of town.

Many of us will have witnessed the frustrating problems which both domestic, business and farm traffic drivers experience, in their efforts to go about their daily work. They have no other alternatives than to travel from Hildersley, up the roads mentioned by Mr Constance, in their efforts to reach their destinations.

At a public meeting we were informed that there are plans to build at least 2,000 more houses in the Ross area. Nearly all homes own a vehicle or two, so this increase in vehicles is bound to create further traffic difficulties. I would suggest that our county planners need to consider very carefully their urgent plan of action with regard to avoiding an increasing congestion problem in the years ahead.

M A C Colman, Ross