CLYDEBANK residents have branded the work of an extended island "ridiculous" and "dangerous".

The now longer island, on Glasgow Road (A814), near to the junction with Argyll Road and Cart Street, has caused concerns amongst Bankies with many warning that its an "accident waiting to happen."

No signs or cones have been put in place to warn road users that changes have been made.

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More than 100 comments have been left on a post on the "Call Yersel a BANKIE!" Facebook group warning others about the issue.

Several people have admitted to accidentally driving over it or just missing it when it has been dark, resulting in serious frights.

Others have also witnessed cars having to suddenly swerve to avoid hitting it.

One person commented saying: "It practically sticks out in the middle of the road right across from the straight through and right hand lane. It's actually ridiculous."

Another added: "I had a near miss at that junction as well, turning right from Argyll Road heading to Dalmuir, hadn't been down that way for a long time and was busy watching traffic coming from the college and had to swerve to miss it. Why does this come out so far making it difficult for cars to turn safely?"

Councillor Danny Lennie has contacted the roads department about the issue.

He said: "Firstly the work is needed, there is no getting away from that, but half the road has been removed and we are still trying to get the same amount of cars in, this is a busy junction and that tactic was never going to work.

"I have suggested we place some sort of lighting at the end of the islands, this will aid drivers as it gets dark given the lack of lights due to the roadworks. I have also suggested making that junction a fourway light system to ease the flow of traffic through the junction, just as a temporary measure while the works continue."

A spokeswoman for West Dunbartonshire Council said: "We apologise for any issue caused by the extension of the island. We have instructed the contractor to install appropriate signage advising drivers of the road layout change as soon as possible."