Major changes have been announced for the Braddan Bridge junction, with the aim of reducing accidents and improving traffic flow at peak times.

The Department of Transport says after careful consideration it's been decided to construct two mini roundabouts; one on Braddan School Road around the Jubilee Oak Tree and one one on Saddle Road.

The second will have a removable central island for racing events.

Work is due to commence on Monday, September the third, with a final completion date of May the second next year.

Edward Oldham reports:

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The Department of Transport's Schemes manager, Jim Davidson, says the junctions at Braddan Church and the Jubilee Oak currently both give priority to Peel Road traffic, to the detriment of the Douglas Outer Link traffic.

This leads to extensive queuing and delays on the minor road approaches at peak hours.

Mr Davidson says both junctions also suffer from poor visibility on the Peel Road approaches, which have resulted in a number of accidents.

The majority of the work will be carried out next to the roads so that delays and disruption to motorists are kept to a minimum.