I REFER to Dr William Julius Patin's feedback last Wednesday, "Danger lurks at South Buona Vista Road".

I could not agree more with him that this road is indeed dangerous. In fact, a serious accident occurred there on Dec 12, resulting in its temporary closure. The Traffic Police are now appealing for witnesses via a displayed notice.

Serious accidents have occurred in recent years, resulting in one or two deaths. Consequently, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) took remedial action by reducing the speed limit to 40kmh, installing speed regulating strips and additional signs to warn road users of the danger along this winding road. Apparently, these measures are not adequate to prevent accidents and more needs to be done.

Dr Patin may be pleased to know that I have written to the LTA months ago and discussed verbally the points in his letter, in particular the presence of lorries and cyclists, and the dangers encountered by pedestrians crossing this road.

The LTA is currently attending to my feedback. Meanwhile, I have sent circulars to residents in my estate near Pasir Panjang Village, warning them of the dangers along South Buona Vista Road and urging them to give feedback to the LTA in view of the recent serious accident.

Chan Tian Soo

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This article was first published in The Straits Times on Dec 31, 2008.

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