CONCERNS have been raised over the safety of a busy roundabout after a series of people suffered serious injuries.

The Rising Bridge roundabout has been the scene of a number of crashes over the last few months and those who use the road have taken to social media to voice their worries.

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The A56 roundabout, which links the Haslingden Bypass and the M65, is undergoing a multi-million pound upgrade to improve road links.

Earlier this month, a 30-year-old man lost his leg after coming off his motorbike and last year a road worker suffered leg injuries after a driver failed to stop at a road closure.

The contractor was hit by a black Ford Focus after the motorist attempted to drive through an overnight closure.

People have now taken to social media to complain about the conditions and suggested traffic-calming measures.

Nigel Gotts, from Rawtenstall, said: "Motorists, any pedestrian or cyclist, pram-pushing mothers and wheelchair users are in danger.

"Most of the time it's the fault of car and wagon drivers, it's a roundabout not the wall of death.

"Maybe cameras could uphold a 20mph limit."

Carried out by Highways England, work is set to see new traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes, linking villages, schools and businesses on either side of the busy dual carriageway.

Paula Irene, from Acre, said: "I would have liked to have seen a simple change such as a pedestrian footbridge.

"I'm not sure that all of these changes were needed.

"It's taken far too long and they have not marked it out correctly.

"Even when the lights are switched on I am led to believe they are part time signals therefore the normal give way lines should also be there."

Graham Jones, Hyndburn's MP, said he has taken the issue up with Highways England.

He said: "It's been a bit of a disaster and the road markings as well as the heavy flow of traffic from the dual carriageway have contributed.

"The lights have been knocked out, there's been serious accidents.

"The biggest problem is the slip lane to Haslingden which is deceptive."

A Highways England spokesman said: "When the new intelligent traffic lights are switched on, they will use sensors in the road to control the flow of vehicles through the roundabout to improve safety.

"Currently, temporary signs warn drivers that the signals are not operational, and that the road layout is new.

"Give Way signs are in place to tell drivers to check for traffic before proceeding.

"Safety is our top priority and we will carefully consider any issues raised by the local MP."