6 SEPTEMBER 1986, Page 20

Sir: What can Richard West mean in his claim that

Spaghetti Junction was 'the worst cock-up in British civil engineering history, worse than the Forth Bridge'? Both Forth Bridges are still standing. Could he be referring to the Tay Bridge perhaps? But if so, at least Spaghetti Junction hasn't killed anyone — yet.

Deyan Sudjic

28 Warrington Crescent, London W9