David Gutman (letters July 13) is absolutely right when he says that traffic calming measures should be implemented in full in the Friern Park conservation area.

Roads such as Glenhurst Road and Friary Way should be closed to through traffic to eliminate the 'rat runs' caused by drivers trying to avoid the main roads.

An additional benefit of closing Friary Way would be to create additional parking for those visiting the main attraction of the area ,, Friary Park itself ,, and free up nearer parking spaces for disabled drivers.

Howard Lachter

Theobalds Avenue, Finchley

Rat run