A new mini roundabout has been installed in Keynsham as part of safety and highway improvement works completed by Bath and North East Somerset Council.

A T-junction was previously in place at the point where Charlton Road and Charlton Park connect, and its replacement with a mini roundabout is in response to concerns raised over vehicle speeds and access.

The introduction of the mini roundabout aims to improve safety by reducing the speed of traffic.

Highway and footway resurfacing has also taken place, with improvements made to drainage and an existing crossing point. The scheme also included refreshed road markings and a widened footway.

Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for highways, said: “Charlton Road sees a lot of vehicle traffic and we wanted to reduce vehicle speeds and make the junction with Charlton Park safer for everyone, including pedestrians, alongside the new roundabout we’ve narrowed the existing crossing point there as well as other improvements.”

The changes were completed over a three-week period in January. The road was kept open throughout with works carried out under temporary signals to reduce disruption.