A316 London Road roundabout

What we're doing

The road works at the A316 London Road roundabout will:

• Change the shape and surface of the roundabout to improve safety and facilitate new crossing facilities
• Increase the number of traffic lanes - this will improve safety and allow better lane discipline
• Put new signal controlled pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities (Toucans) on the north, west and south arms of the roundabout
• Put a new signal-controlled Toucan crossing near Cole Park Road (subject to approval of a traffic order)
• Improve the existing uncontrolled crossings/pedestrian refuges
• Reshape/relocate or remove existing uncontrolled crossings/pedestrian refuges
• Realign kerbs on the southern side of the roundabout to accommodate footpath widening and resurfacing
• Move the temporary bus stop location west of Cole Park Road further east for safety and visibility
• Create appropriate drainage - including Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) - and improved landscaping

We have already implemented a new speed limit on the A316 between Whitton roundabout and St Margaret's roundabout. The reduction from 40mph to 30mph will reduce speeds on the approach to the new crossings and allow those using the new bus stops to cross the road more safely.

Why we're doing the work

Improving the roundabout would bring wider benefits for users of the A316 and A310 corridors.

These will include an:

• Improved environment for people cycling and walking, with a continuous corridor for cyclists along the A316, as well as an alternative north-south facility for cyclists parallel to the roundabout. It also provides better facilities and a safer environment for vulnerable road users
• Improved journey time reliability for buses (north to south)
• Enhanced street environment including resurfacing and refreshed landscaping

We committed to review safety at the London Road roundabout after improvements were made there in April 2013.