Junction on Underhill/Upland Road

[Veggie1]

Does anyone else find this mini roundabout junction really dangerous? Especially when crosing from Upland road. People don't realise it is a roundabout and don't stop or give way to the right. I cycle mainly and have had some near misses beacuse people don't stop. I have notified the council that something needs to be done but as yet no response.

[kford]

It's because they're not looking for you, and there are cars parked right up to the junction, so even if they are, they can't see you. Looking at the layout (in pic), double-yellows for at least three car lengths would solve it. And the existing white lines are faded.

Or install an American-style four-way stop sign junction.

[Veggie1]

It is the same deal whether I am driving or on my bike - people just don't stop! The circle needs a repaint as well.

[Pickle]

I live close to the roundabout, and have come to expect that people won't observe the normal roundabout rules - especially when I'm driving up Underhill Rd and turning right into Upland... I don't think I've ever had a car coming down Underhill give way as they should.

It's fine when you're used to it, but I agree it's dangerous for anyone who doesn't use it regularly. Especially bad round school run times when pedestrians are thrown into the mix.

[gloworm]

Actually, all the roundabouts on Underhill have this problem! Basically, too many driver's don't know/care about giving way to traffic from the right.

Agree the Upland one presents it's own particular hazards though

[trizza]

I live round the corner, drive and cycle regulary and can't say I have encountered any real issues with this junction. Maybe I have just been lucky... I certainly don't think a 4 way stop sign junction is warranted.

The times I drive I rarely see much traffic coming from either end of Upland Road.