• FOR some reason Swain’s Lane in Highgate is now being provided with an unnecessary zebra crossing.

There has been no public demand for one. There is no history of accidents there.

In addition pavements are being enlarged to the detriment of safe traffic flow and with the extremely inconvenient effect of the closure to the 214 route of the heavily-used north-bound bus stop.

None of the locals affected have even been notified, let alone consulted, about this invasive and ridiculous work.

I suspect that the ultimate goal is to close Swain’s Lane to through-traffic. This would cause massive inconvenience for a very large number of local residents.

Perhaps Camden’s leader could reassure me that is not her aim.

RICHARD MOLINEUX, N6