ROAD improvements at an accident blackspot in Matson have been welcomed.
Gloucestershire Highways is looking to introduce new traffic calming measures in Painswick Road.
The move follows concerns about the accident record at the mini-roundabout at the junction of Painswick Road and Cotteswold Road.
Highways is considering introducing vehicle-activated signs around the junction and installing a raised junction table. The work might also include reinstalling a T-junction in place of the mini-roundabout to improve visibility.
Gloucester city councillor Steve McHale (L, Matson and Robinswood) said: "This is something I fully support.
"Something has to be done with that roundabout, it is a blind spot and there have been a few bumps there.
"I think a raised junction will be a good option but it's hard to say. You never really know what is going to work until it is in place."
Sandy Brammer, secretary of the Matson and Robinswood residents' group, said: "The roundabout is so dangerous, you have to stick your nose right out to see if anything is coming.
"I would like to see it turned back into a T-junction like it used to be."
Highways teams are scheduled to resurface Painswick Road in the autumn and it is hoped the safety works can be carried out at the same time to minimise disruption to residents.
Letters have been sent to residents to make them aware of the potential changes.
Councillor Vernon Smith, cabinet member for highways and flood, said: "There have been some concerns raised about safety at this junction and, although the introduction of a mini-roundabout saw a small reduction in the number of accidents, Highways believes a combination of new safety measures will make the junction safer.
"We will continue to keep people informed of any measures we are looking to introduce as part of this scheme."
