CALLS have been made to turn a ‘dangerous’ junction which links Upton-upon-Severn and Pershore into a roundabout to protect the safety of motorists.
The towns’ MP Hariett Baldwin has written to Highways England saying improvements need to be made to the A38 junction with the A4104 at the edge of Upton.
Mrs Baldwin has also lobbied Worcestershire County Council and the Local Enterprise Partnership to support plans to turn the junction into a roundabout to improve traffic flow and reduce accident risk.
This follows ‘lots’ of feedback from worried residents who have written saying changes have to be made.
Mrs Baldwin said: “Anyone who uses this junction will know how difficult it is and how often traffic tails back, especially during rush hour and at times when there are events in Upton or at the Three Counties Showground.
“I have had lots of feedback from constituents and it is clear from their letters that they think it’s a dangerous crossing and it badly needs a re-think.
“As someone who uses the junction regularly as I travel between Upton and Pershore, I agree that action is needed to improve traffic flow for vehicles travelling through that area.
“Although it’s a matter for Worcestershire County Council, I have now written to Highways England as part of their strategic review of local roads.
“There are plans underway to raise the road by Upton Marina so it makes sense to build the additional roundabout project into that scheme.”
