NEW ROADS.
[TO THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR"] SIR,—In the article in the Spectator of January 10th reference is made to my estimate of the expenditure which might be profitably made on the improvement and extension and the deviation of our roads. The reference is, however, not quite correct, inasmuch as I do not say that the complete reform of our roads would cost one hundred and twenty-five millions, but that this sum might be usefully expended and would result in the saving of an amount annually which would represent 3 per cent. on the expenditure. It is not necessary that this large sum should be looked upon as requisite before commencing even large reforms in our roads construction and maintenance, inasmuch as many of the smaller and pressing improvements might be carried out with only 2 or 3 per cent. of the above-mentioned sum. My estimate is based entirely on the existing amount of horse-vehicle traffic, and does not include many other advantages and economies which would accrue.—I am, Sir, &c.,
W. WORRY BEAUMONT.
Outer Temple, 222 Strand, London, W.C.
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