Sir – With a new zebra crossing proposed in the centre of Bridge Street in Witney, what will be the effect of this on emergency vehicles trying to pass through an already-congested area?

As a narrowing of the street outside the newsagents is also proposed, there will be even less space for these services to reach emergencies.

Less hazardous crossings could be placed at each end of the street, where traffic should be slowing down approaching the roundabouts, and where most people need to cross.

Maureen Wilsker, Bridge Street, Witney