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I READ with disappointment the decision by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and National Parks Board (NParks) to cut down the Angsana tree standing in the middle of Braddell Road, near the Thomson Road/Braddell Road junction.
What is more appalling is the rationale for removing the tree - because motorists were not observing the speed limit of 40 kmh posted on that stretch of road and therefore ran the risk of colliding with the tree.
With all the well-posted road signs, it is clear to users of that stretch of road (myself included) that one has to slow down significantly, given the extent of the road curvature even without the tree being in the middle of the road.
The removal of the tree will not result in a dramatic increase in the speed limit. Furthermore, work on that part of the flyover project will be completed by next year, so motorists just need to be patient for another year before enjoying faster traffic flow.
I strongly urge the LTA and NParks to reconsider removing the tree. What the motorists who complained about the tree need to do is to take their foot off the gas pedal and think about what their actions may do to themselves rather than have the next tree that lies in their path cut down.
Sim Hong Gee
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