Proposed safety measures at a roundabout have been dismissed by Transport for London (TfL) as “not feasible”.

The Redbridge Roundabout Action Group (RedRag) is calling for measures at the junction in Clayhall after it emerged there is on average an accident reported every week to police.

The action group has singled out the issue of driving onto the roundabout from Redbridge Lane East, where it claims current traffic light phasing means only one or two cars have the chance to emerge at any one time.

The petition has gathered more than 2000 signatures and the matter is due to be discussed at a full council meeting on Thursday.

But in a report due to be shown to councillors, TfL dismissed installing traffic lights in Redbridge Lane East due to it affecting the traffic flow from the A12 and A406.

This comes after councillors and MPs from the area voiced their support for the petition, and are set to decide to take the issue back to TfL for reconsideration.

TfL said in the report: “We are aware there is a longstanding request to install traffic signals on Redbridge Lane East to give dedicated time for vehicles to enter the roundabout.

“We have looked at the issue for a number of years but have concluded it is not feasible without having significant adverse impact on the traffic flow of vehicles from the A12 and A406 which are of course key strategic roads.

TfL did point out it is currently looking at reducing traffic in Redbridge Lane East by removing a roundabout at the junction with Roding Lane South.

It said: “You may also wish to know we have been working with Redbridge council to investigate removing the mini roundabout at the junction with Roding Lane South and replacing it with a priority junction or signal junction to alleviate congestion on Redbridge Lane East.”