CAMPAIGNERS are calling for a new pedestrian crossing to be created at what is being described as the “most dangerous road in Glastonbury”.

The A39 – a key route that runs through Glastonbury – sees a high volume of traffic as it connects the town with Street and Bridgwater.

Residents who want to access the shops at the Wirrall Park Roundabout, which includes Tesco, B&Q and KFC, via foot have raised concerns over their safety, as they said cars often travel at high speeds through the area, making it difficult to cross.

“While there is a crossing close to the further roundabout near Benedict St, residents said this is not convenient for those carrying shopping, or those who are not able-bodied and relies on cars stopping to let pedestrians cross.”

The group has organised a meeting to discuss their concerns, with the hope of coming up with a solution that Somerset Council can run with.

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A spokesperson for the group said: “Are you fed up with dodging the traffic?

“Or, as a driver, dodging pedestrians, on the roads by KFC and around the B&Q and Tesco’s roundabout in Glastonbury?

“Do you worry about your teenagers, disabled and elderly folk trying to access bus stops, takeaways, skate park, shops and other businesses and services?

The current pedestrian refuge island which is around 150 metres from the estate Picture: Google

“Wonder how to reach Wearyall Hill and the Tor from Millstream estate and Travelodge?

“Come and put heads together to create a solution for this chaotic and dangerous state of affairs, and then get the ball rolling to realise it.”

The meeting is taking place at The Scout Hall at the bottom of Benedict Street on January 16 from 6pm to 8pm.

Somerset Council said they would listen to residents’ views and have already spoken to town councillors about the issues, but no solution has been agreed upon as of yet.

A spokesperson said: “We are always happy to look into concerns raised by the community and have discussed this location with local council members and the town council.

“Our team would work alongside the town council if they wish to fund investigations and provision of crossings, as we have done in many communities across Somerset.”

Residents of Ranger Road, the estate close to the roundabout, spoke to the YouTube channel Glastonbury Gabriel about their concerns.

Labelled “the most dangerous road in Glastonbury”, residents raised the case for a new crossing before there is an accident.

One resident said to Glastonbury Gabriel: “People who live on the estate here at Millstream are unable to get to Tesco without getting into their cars.”

They added: “People who cross here regularly have to run across the road. You can see the footpath that has been made by people crossing the road [here] to get down the bank.”

Another resident said while the area near the estate is of the highest concern, there is also a need for a crossing near the bus stops on the other side of Wirrall Park Roundabout as it requires pedestrians to walk across two busy roads.

The resident said: “I’ve seen disabled people try to cross, as well as elderly people with dogs. Teenagers who come from the schools [are forced] to run across the road.

“It’s going to take an accident before some action is taken.”

The residents said they want to see a pedestrian crossing installed where a path has been made naturally by walkers opposite the estate.