A petition calling for improvements to safety at a roundabout which is causing residents “misery” has been referred to the Mayor of London.

A total of 1,541 people signed a council-organised petition calling for action to tackle congestion at Redbridge Roundabout.

More than 2,500 residents had previously signed a petition led by the Redbridge Roundabout Action Group (RedRAG), which was backed by Redbridge council in a full council debate in September.

The latest petition was presented to the Boris Johnson at a London Assembly meeting last Tuesday by campaigner Murad Qureshi.

The Mayor of London will now respond formally to concerns raised, including particular problems in Redbridge Lane East.

The current traffic light phasing means only one or two cars have a chance to emerge at any one time and there is an average of one accident a week reported to police.

Transport for London (TfL) announced plans in September to launch an investigation into the roundabout, but campaigners said they have not heard anything since.

Cllr Gurdial Bhamra, of Clayhall ward, said: “The lack of action to deal with congestion at Redbridge Roundabout is making my residents’ lives a misery.

“It’s time for the Mayor of London to act.”

MP for Ilford North, Lee Scott, and London Assembly member, Roger Evans, and deputy council leader, Cllr Wes Streeting, have backed the campaign.

Cllr Streeting said: “The council fully supports residents calling for improvements to Redbridge Roundabout and will do all we can to put pressure on the Mayor and TfL.

“I hope that the Mayor listens to thousands of people who’ve already backed the campaign. This has strong cross-party support locally.”