C Hampson, of Kingskerswell, writes:

The article New road calming angers residents confused me as I did not recognise the Greenhill Road referred to.

Can I explain that the previous traffic calming was severe, badly laid and difficult for cars to negotiate safely.

Freezing conditions created a hazard and standing water around the humps led to an extremely dangerous situation. Rain and wet conditions exacerbated this, too. Changes by South West Highways were appropriate, urgently needed and much improved the situation for all road users.

Many visitors have commented on the improvement and I am grateful to Devon County Council SWH for recognising the need to review and amend the road surface.

I do not recognise the description of an increase in speeding, screaming brakes or 'many crashes' and having checked with the police, I understand that there has been no record of cars colliding or pedestrians injured since the new surface.

This is a semi rural country lane – which may benefit from improved signage to warn motorists, pedestrians and horse riders, but residents need to address the issue with a non-emotive debate rather than sensationalised as potentially the most dangerous part of Newton Abbot.

All narrow country roads without footpaths carry a risk to users and care, patience, consideration and courtesy by all is expected here, as with any other road in our region.THIS AND OTHER LETTERS IN OUR DIGITAL EDITION