RE: A50 near Cottons.

The exit from Cottons is dangerous because visibility is extremely poor.

The new second exit is even worse. I realise that is closed at the moment.

I used to use Cottons health club, but one reason I left and went elsewhere was because leaving the premises was unnerving.

It was better in the dark because you could see headlights, but even if an oncoming motorist is driving sensibly, someone leaving Cottons can easily pull out in front of their car. I saw it happen many, many times.

After witnessing several nearmisses, I decided to go somewhere with safer access.

Add to that the fact that many people leave sports clubs in a state of euphoria and their judgment is impaired. (You only have to see them shooting out of the leisure centre into Westfield Drive to be aware of that happening.) Or guests at parties, weddings and events who have perhaps had a drink – there are plenty of reasons for people leaving Cottons in a mood to take risks.

Gwyneth Roberts via Facebook