Letters to Editor
Roundabout call
Howard Ashmore says the State Highway 3 intersection with St Leger and Gold roads is unsafe. Photo: Jesse Wood
We lived in St Leger road for 20 years and still visit friends there regularly. We completely agree with Howard and Mary [Webster, Call for a Roundabout, The News, January 29] that a roundabout (preferably) is needed. A lower speed limit too, but not everyone will follow that. Crossing from Golf Rd to St Leger and back is particularly dangerous. With the huge volume of traffic now using Golf Rd we believe it justifies a roundabout.
Anne and Wayne McGregor
Te Awamutu
Read the signs…
The intersection of St Leger Rd and Golf Rd onto State Highway 3 between Te Awamutu and Kihikihi. Photo: Jesse Wood
I regularly travel through this intersection and have done for many years’ I don’t see the need for a roundabout. My only concern is people ignoring the stop sign on St Leger Rd. Vehicles often drive through with no intention of stopping. This is illegal and dangerous. Motorists doing this often stop partially into the northbound lane when they misjudge the oncoming traffic on SH3.This tactic is illegal, dangerous and quite common. Don’t be stupid, obey the stop sign. Vision is good and northbound traffic easily seen. Remember, you are exiting a side road onto a State Highway. Just be patient.
Colin Walters
Kihikihi
It’s a good idea
I have recently moved to Te Awamutu. I have friends in the area and driving out of St Leger Road twice I have had narrow misses and other times I have found it such a concerning intersection. The suggestion of a roundabout sounds a great solution.
Bridget Wildman
Te Awamutu
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