Satellite traffic rounderbouts in the UK.   This website attemps to explain the design and function of the Satellite Traffic Roundabouts - affectionately known as 'Magic Roundabouts' from the popular childrens TV show of the 60's. In design they are a combination of several mini-roundabouts and a regular roundabout, except for one vital difference - traffic flows round in both directions! There aren't very many of them. In fact personally I only know of two. I hope surfers will know of others and e-mail in to tell us of them.   How to visualize a Magic Roundabout  What are the advantages of a Magic Roundabout? Contact us       Main Index Page

Satellite Traffic Roundabouts in the UK a.k.a 'Magic Roundabouts' Colchester         An example of a Satellite Roundabout at Colchester, Essex, showing the white painted circle of one of five mini-roundabouts around the periphery. Colchester         Note the high ground in ther centre of the main roundabout. You can't see traffic on the far side. Courtesy Hemel Hempstead website Hemel Hempstead             When the 'Magic' roundabout opened in June 1973, traffic came to a complete standstill and was backed up to Berkhamsted! (Dacorum Council Minutes)