The safety of a main road in Kew could be greatly improved with a host of improvements.

Residents of Sandycombe Road have previously raised concerns with Richmond Council about vehicle speeds, pedestrian safety, congestion and collisions on the busy road.

The residential road, which has numerous bus stops and parked cars frequently narrowing the carriageway, often presents difficulties for drivers to pass one another and often have to accelerate quickly to get through pinch points.

The council has now launched a consultation about a number of safety improvement proposals and is asking residents for their views on the suggested measures.

The safety improvements which could be made include the introduction of yellow lines to create a passing area opposite Temple Road and raising sections of the road to slow down accelerating vehicles.

Bus shelters are also proposed to move to line up with existing bus stops and partial pavement parking on the western side of the road is proposed.

The consultation, which was launched last week, asks residents to state whether they agree or disagree with the proposed improvements and whether there are any other issues within the road that should be considered.

Councillor Stephen Speak, cabinet member for highways, said people had expressed concerns about the situation in the busy row, and said he was delighted the council was moving towards taking action.

He said: "Our proposals aim to improve the street scene in a way that allow motorists and cyclists to progress safely down the road, whilst ensuring the safety of pedestrians on the pavement and crossing the road.

"I encourage residents, particularly those in Kew and north Richmond, to have their say online now."

If the consultation is successful, works will begin later this year.

To give your views, visit richmond.gov.uk/council_consultations by June 26.