I cannot believe the chaos caused on Wednesday by a diesel spillage in lower Fortuneswell.

Knowing that it was going to take forever to clear why didn't some one take the initiative?

They could have either: a) Set up and organised a two-way system up Chesil and High Street, the only single traffic part would be at the junction with Fortuneswell, b) If it was possible, cancel the entrance into Ventnor Road from Fortuneswell and allow small traffic at least to go up Verne Common Road and into Fortuneswell through Ventnor Road.

Thus, it would bypass the problem area and keep the traffic flowing, albeit a little slowly.

At least it would have been moving and would only have taken a few policemen and a couple of radios to keep under control.

I was going to town but changed my mind!

M Matthews, Portland.