A major commuter road for Yate and Chipping Sodbury could be about to change.

A consultation has been set up by South Gloucestershire Council to evaluate the safety of cyclists that use the Kennedy Way dual carriageway.

The road runs from Yate Town Centre right through to the roundabout for old Sodbury, acting as a bypass for Chipping Sodbury.

It is thought that it is not a desirable route for cyclists however, particularly eastbound.

The consultation on the council website said: "The road remains intimidating to cyclists and creates severance to north south journeys.

"The purpose of the scheme is to: formalise separation between cyclists and motor vehicles, make the road more attractive to cyclists, improve the visibility of cycle lanes and heighten drivers awareness of cyclists presence and help address community severance and improve access to Chipping Sodbury School."

The proposed scheme would include the installation of mandatory cycle lanes on the road eastbound whilst also extending westbound cycle lanes for residents.

For more information on the scheme, click here.