In addition to safety, the council is addressing the needs of larger vehicles. The junction must accommodate U-turns for very large vehicles, so "overrun areas" will be created. These are sections where the curb is lowered or reinforced to allow bigger vehicles to navigate turns without difficulty, giving them access to some nearby roads. This is an important consideration for a junction that serves both local traffic and larger commercial vehicles.
00:00Changes are being planned at a busy Filton Junction in Bristol following a series of crashes involving cyclists.
00:09The roundabout at the A38 Northville Road and Brough Mare Avenue has a documented history of collisions, with more than half resulting in injuries to cyclists.
00:19South Gloucestershire Council is stepping in to improve safety by altering the shape and size of the roundabout's central island.
00:28The goal is to better define the path vehicles take through the junction, reducing confusion and improving overall traffic flow.
00:38In addition to safety, the council is addressing the needs of larger vehicles.
00:43The junction must accommodate U-turns for very large vehicles, so overrun areas will be created.
00:50These are sections where the kerb is lowered or reinforced to allow bigger vehicles to navigate turns without difficulty, giving them access to some nearby roads.
01:01This is an important consideration for junction that serves both local traffic and larger commercial vehicles.
01:08Alongside changes to the central island, the approach lanes leading into the roundabout will be slightly modified to encourage smaller vehicles to reduce speed as they enter.
01:20The council hopes that this will reduce the risk of collisions, particularly those involving cyclists, who have been disproportionately affected at the location.
01:30Notably, the council confirmed that pedestrian crossings and bus stops at the junction will remain unchanged.
01:38These facilities will stay in their current positions, maintaining access and convenience for pedestrians.
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