MAJOR roadworks are planned at one of York's key roundabouts in a bid to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

City of York Council says its project, which starts at the Monkgate roundabout on Monday, will improve the layout but is likely to cause some disruption during the works.

"The improvements will see the approach to the roundabout on Huntington Road altered with improved crossing facilities at the traffic island," said a spokeswoman.

"There will also be a new mandatory cycle lane on Huntington Road to enable cyclists to bypass any queuing traffic to use the off road route."

She said a shared use foot/cycle path would also be created on the corner of Huntington Road and Heworth Green.

"The width of the traffic islands on Heworth Green will also be increased to allow cyclists to use them safely," she said.

"The scheme was originally approved at an executive member for transport and planning decision session on October 13, 2016.

"This followed a consultation with homeowners on Monkgate and Huntington Road, with most supporting the safety improvements."

She warned that as with any construction work, there was likely to be a 'certain amount' of disruption.

"Residents in the affected area have been contacted directly and assured that everything reasonably possible will be done to keep this to a minimum. However, motorists should expect some delays and plan their journey accordingly."

The work is expected to be completed by early December and will take place from 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. To ensure it is carried out safely, there will be some lane closures during the works.