Gyratory

A gyratory is a junction that is functionally similar to a roundabout, but is generally larger and may well use a pre-existing road network converted to one-way streets in order to provide roundabout-like functionality, generally without clear priority on entrances. A gyratory often has buildings within its central area. Some gyratories are also grade-separated junctions.

Well-known gyratories include:

• Hanger Lane Gyratory, west London
• New Bank Gyratory, Halifax
• Paradise Circus, Birmingham
• Temple Circus Gyratory, Bristol

Also see:

• London Gyratory Systems
• Former Gyratory Systems