New design on cards for junction blackspot as Renfrewshire councillor fears someone could be killed

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Ways of redesigning a Howwood junction will be drawn up after a warning was fired that pedestrians could be "killed or seriously injured" at the blackspot.HGVs and other large vehicles regularly veer on to the wrong side of the road as they navigate the sharp bend at Bowfield Road and Midton Road.A barrier separating those walking on the pavement – often children going to school or nearby park – from the road has been damaged multiple times by the vehicles.Councillor Andy Doig, an independent rep for the village, and local residents such as Martin Carden have campaigned for action at the location.Mr Carden was spurred into action during the summer when his children were involved in a near-miss at the junction, which he said “gave them a huge fright”.Howver, a breakthrough was achieved at full meeting of Renfrewshire Council when Councillor Doig's motion instructing roads staff to consider options for reconfiguring the junction was passed.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

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