The work is taking place during the school summer holidays when traffic is quieter

Work lasting around 15 weeks is to take place at one of Derby's busiest roundabouts.

Derby City Council has confirmed a project to "upgrade" Kingsway island will start on Monday.

According to the authority, the work will see the removal of the current traffic signals and the installation of three independent Toucan crossings, helping cyclists and pedestrians to cross the roundabout safely.

Toucan crossings are designed for both pedestrians and cyclists to use at the same time and are typically used next to a cycle path.

The new crossings will be located on either side of the roundabout on the A5111 and on Kingsway Boulevard, which leads to a residential estate.

Councillor Carmel Swan, cabinet member for climate change, sustainability and transport, said: "These works will provide safe connections over the outer ring road, making the route safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

"By making active travel a more attractive option we hope this will encourage more people to leave the car behind when they can, and walk or cycle instead.

"This supports our ambition to become carbon neutral by 2035 and reduce the number of cars on the road."

A council spokesperson added: "The work is set to last for approximately 15 weeks and will take advantage of the school summer holidays when traffic is quieter.

"Lane closures will be used to carry out the work with access to Kingsway Retail Park and the residential estate being maintained throughout."