THANK heavens people are questioning the wisdom of Oxford City Council’s idiotic scheme to turn the northern A40 into a “boulevard” (yesterday’s Oxford Mail).

However many speed restrictions they try to put on the road, it will never be a boulevard, which usually refers to a pleasant street where people can stroll.

The A40 will still be a busy main road from Oxford to London.

And its considerable width (two dual carriageways and a central reservation) will make it a very dangerous road to cross, especially for the disabled and elderly, who will need a long time to cross the road.

If a speed limit of 40 or 50mph is introduced, imagine the traffic gridlock which will build up on this important trunk road.

Let us hope that the planning inspector throws out this impractical idea.

TONY AUGARDE, Carlton Road, Oxford