Veggie1 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 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. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15822-junction-on-underhillupland-road/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kford Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 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. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15822-junction-on-underhillupland-road/#findComment-411668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veggie1 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 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. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15822-junction-on-underhillupland-road/#findComment-411692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 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. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15822-junction-on-underhillupland-road/#findComment-411715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 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 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15822-junction-on-underhillupland-road/#findComment-411848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trizza Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 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. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15822-junction-on-underhillupland-road/#findComment-411857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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