TRAFFIC in Bishopstoke has reached unacceptable levels and with more housing in the pipeline it is likely to get worse.

The stern warning comes hard on the heels of the publication of a traffic survey which was carried out by Bishopstoke Labour Party.

Residents in Church Road would like to see mini-roundabouts at the junction between Asford Grove and Church Road and at the junction of Church Road and Fair Oak Road to help solve the village's growing traffic problems.

The survey, carried out in April 2002, was circulated to households in the Church Road and surrounding areas and, among the dozens of replies received, the two mini- roundabouts were easily the most popular solutions.

The survey was carried out as part of Bishopstoke Labour Party's ongoing programme of consultation with local residents.

Other suggested improvements include traffic lights at the Mill.

There was also a call for a one- way scheme in the village, allowing single traffic flow north up to the lower end of Church Road and southbound one-way traffic down Spring Lane.

Other popular ideas included a traffic island for residents of Meller House and yellow lines near the entrance to Bishops Court.

Commenting on the results, local campaigner Sue Toher said: "The traffic in the village has reached unacceptable levels recently and with more housing seemingly on the way it is likely to get worse.

"The time has come for some new ideas and while I am not arguing for any particular idea for this area, those suggested by the residents in the survey ought to be considered."

The results of the survey have been handed to Hampshire County Council for further consideration.

The Bishopstoke Labour Party has been arguing for a number of years that too much housing

development without accompanying infrastructure, like shops, schools and services, can only harm the quality of life in the village.