MAJOR works to upgrade a Maidenhead roundabout to a traffic light-controlled system have been completed following much controversy.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has announced works at the Oldfield Road roundabout are done and have thanked motorists for their patience.

The change of the roundabout’s usage was to prepare for the regeneration of Maidenhead, which will see new homes and businesses in the town.

Over the past few weeks, the works have been controversial as it has caused traffic disruption in Maidenhead, causing the lead member for transport and infrastructure, councillor Gerry Clark, to apologise.

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Commenting on the completion of the works, Cllr Clark said: “I am delighted to be able to confirm that road closures are lifted, and the junction is operating as planned.

“This has been a difficult project due to the position of the junction on a major route into Maidenhead, with no viable diversion, and I would like to thank everyone who took the time to make their feelings known. It has been frustrating to hear people’s dissatisfaction with traffic delays and have no alternative to offer.

“However, it does underline that this project is sorely needed to increase capacity at the junction to support programmed regeneration works and the jobs and commercial opportunities that will come from that regeneration.

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“We have taken on board feedback from people who have been affected and will be looking at what can be done differently when we commence similar essential works on the Braywick Roundabout.”

The works were part of a larger programme to make upgrades to six roundabouts in the town as part of a £6.3 million improvement scheme, majority funded through the Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership.

Oldfield Road is the fifth to complete, with work yet to start on A308 Braywick Roundabout.