BOTH your correspondents regarding the Esplanade/King Street junction in Weymouth would appear to be writing from the viewpoint of the fit and able.

Although the underpass has ramp access, the ramps are at a very steep angle.

Last summer, using the underpass myself, I discovered a lady attempting to push a gentleman in a wheelchair up the ramp nearest town. I say attempting because she was unable to maintain momentum up the ramp. I was unable to help because I am on crutches myself. I therefore had to make my way up the ramp to seek help, eventually a kindly gentleman came to the rescue and whilst young(ish) and fit looking, he did not find it easy.

More recently, my own mobility problems have increased and I have found the ramps too difficult.

Unless you are using a motorised wheelchair or a mobility scooter, the ramps are simply too steep.

The last time I went that way, an elderly lady stepped into the middle of King Street and literally held up the traffic to allow another elderly couple and myself to cross!

Bearing in mind the number of elderly and disabled people one sees being decanted into the hotels along the Esplanade throughout the year, Peter Jarvis’ second suggestion to develop a pedestrian crossing, is the only sensible one.

Marguerite Brown Portland Road Weymouth