A new Kenilworth junction is an "accident waiting to happen" according to a Kenilworth councillor.

The new road layout around Thickthorn Gardens on Glasshouse Lane has now been put in place, following months of works in the area.

The new junction includes a pedestrian crossing as well as a tighter bend on the busy road.

Speaking at last week's full Kenilworth Town Council meeting, Cllr Richard Dickson raised concerns.

"Lots of local residents have been contacting councillors on is the removal of the traffic lights on Glasshouse Lane by the Thickthorn Gardens development and the creation of what could be a seriously dangerous junction there," he explained. 

Residents have made complaints about the new layout to councillors (image by Nub News)

"Requiring - if you are coming in an easterly direction - a sharp left-hand turn, if you are turning in a westerly direction, a sharp right-hand turn. 

"It is quite difficult not to cross into the other side of the road. 

"The county council have agreed to put markers on the road to tell drivers to slow down. 

"But the ultimate plan is the main route will be through the spine road onto the Leamington Road - that is unlikely to be completed in 2026, much more likely to be completed at some point in 2027

Thickthorn Gardens is one of a number of major housing estates being built in Kenilworth.