Right turns to be banned at busy city junction

The bus lane on Northgate Street will also be reversed under the plans

Plans to ban drivers from turning right at a busy city centre junction have raised concerns among residents that smaller roads will be used as rat runs.

Work on the next phase of the Bishop's Cleeve to Stroud cycle spine lane will begin in early 2026, and will see the existing cycle lane on London Road in Gloucester connected to the one in progress on Northgate Street.

To extend the cycle lane, the road approaching Black Dog Way will be narrowed, prohibiting right turns.

Jeremy Hilton, councillor for Kingsholm and Wotton, said the changes should reduce traffic on London Road, "as motorists will likely use Estcourt Road as an alternative".

The traffic flow in the bus lane into Northgate Street will also be reversed, allowing buses to drive out rather than into it.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, drivers and residents are concerned more people will use Alvin Street, Oxford Street, and Denmark Road as rat runs.

Mr Hilton said: "A new zebra crossing at Great Western Road will enhance safety, and the controlled crossing on London Road will be moved slightly toward the city centre.

"The crossing at Black Dog Way will be considerably safer for both pedestrians and cyclists."

Gloucestershire County Council will hold an information event regarding the cycle spine at the University of Gloucestershire's City Campus on 13 November.