Speed limits will be reduced in all four directions around an accident blackspot near Lincoln.
The staggered crossroads between Whisby and Doddington have been described as “horrendous” by residents, who have witnessed numerous crashes and near-misses.
Whisby Road, Eagle Road, Doddington Road, and Thorpe Road will all have their speed limits reduced from 50mph to 40mph around the junction in a bid to improve safety.
There have been four serious accidents in the last five years, and a car flipped onto its roof in a 2018 crash.
Lincolnshire County Council’s regulation committee unanimously approved the change on Monday (2 December).
Councillor Marianne Overton (Ind) said: “I’m very happy to support this. I know this junction, and it always feels dicey – 40mph is definitely the right solution.”
Councillor Tom Smith (Con) said: “There’s a stretch in my division with a very similar layout, but it doesn’t meet the criteria for the speed limit to be reduced.
“I know the frustration and risk this causes.”
The change was requested by Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership, which stated that more signs around the junction hadn’t reduced accidents.
Local residents recently said that the speed limit reduction was overdue.
Trevor and Carol Robbins, who have lived near the crossroads for 30 years, said: “There have been more than enough accidents.
“Sometimes we’ll hear a great big bang and think, ‘Not again.’
“One man nearly got killed crossing the road earlier this year while walking his dog.
“I’m surprised someone hasn’t been killed. Fortunately, no young children live nearby.”
Philip Peck said: “There have been a lot of accidents there over the years. I completely avoid it on Friday afternoons and do a detour through Doddington.
“There seems to be more aggressive driving now with people thinking, ‘I was here first, it’s my turn.’
“As a cyclist, I wouldn’t go anywhere near it.”
Molly Underwood said: “It’s horrendous at rush hour – the rest of the time it’s not too bad.
“Cars come down really fast; it definitely needs to be lower. 40mph would be much, much better.”