Council plans overhaul of notorious junction but 'drivers are to blame' for crashes

Plans are in motion to modify a Bristol junction after cyclists were injured in crashes. The council says the site has a "history of collisions", with over half causing injuries to cyclists, but Bristol Live readers suggest drivers are to blame and not the road layout.

The A38/Northville Road/Braemar Avenue roundabout in Filton is set for changes, including adjustments to the shape and size of the central island to "better define the path vehicles should take".

South Gloucestershire Council said the junction must also accommodate U-turns, with "overrun areas" created to allow very large vehicles to turn and access nearby roads. The plans would also see "slight changes" to approach lanes to slow smal

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