It is with interest to note several roundabouts were put in the Te Puke town centre not so long ago.

These, in most cases, have slowed down the traffic and made us more aware of pedestrians and other road users.

However the danger spot I see frequently is the Number 1 Road and Te Puke intersection. A traffic Island was installed for right turning traffic and left turning traffic.

While this looks very neat and tidy a roundabout needs to be installed in that spot.

Accidents occur because the intersection is on the brow of a hill and traffic on the Te Puke Highway does not slow down coming into the town from the south.

Roundabouts do slow down traffic and while some residents complain about them it does help with the flow of traffic.

Marilyn Cure, Te Puke