Plans revealed for Sheriffhall roundabout flyover on the Edinburgh bypass
Motorists have long called for a solution to the bottleneck
Plans to solve a longstanding transport headache for Edinburgh commuters have been unveiled.
Transport Scotland wants to build a flyover at the Sheriffhall roundabout, a notorious bottleneck on the Edinburgh City Bypass.
Documents have now been published to move the project to the south of the capital onto the next phase.
It will now go on display to locals at exhibitions in the next few weeks.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson said: “Sheriffhall roundabout is a well-known bottleneck for motorists using the Edinburgh City Bypass.
"As the only junction on the A720 trunk road which is not grade-separated, it is often the scene of congestion and significant queuing, particularly at morning and evening peak times.
“The Scottish Government remains committed to delivering improvements at this busy junction and having undertaken detailed development and assessment of the preferred option are now able to publish draft orders for the scheme.
“I would encourage as many people as possible to attend the exhibitions on 18 and 19 December to see our proposals or view the material online and give us their views.”
Councillor Adam McVey, Convenor of the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal Joint Committee said: “We welcome this important milestone in delivering the improvements to the Sheriffhall roundabout, a scheme that is being taken forward as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
“It is important that everyone with an interest in the scheme has a chance to comment and the exhibitions later this month provide locals and road users with a chance to do so.”
There'll now be two public exhibitions to display the plans:
- Wednesday December 18, St Nicholas Buccleuch Parish Church, 12pm-7pm
- Thursday December 19, Sheriffhall Park and Ride Terminal, 12pm-7pm
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