Roz writes:
This afternoon I was informed that the works to complete the raised pedestrian crossing at the Wharton Road junction should be completed tomorrow (9th December).
A new firm has been found to complete the changes to the junction. Works to change the junction to make it more pedestrian friendly started at the end of October and were due to be completed in three weeks. The original company engaged to undertake the specialist work pulled out of the contract leaving the City Council officers having to find new contractors. This was a frustrating situation for all concerned to be left like this, and certainly was not a smooth ride for cyclists or drivers.
I am told that the junction works at Wharton Road should be undertaken tomorrow during the day, with no complete road closure, but frustratingly the long awaited zebra crossing in Margaret Road will not be completed as soon as expected. The City Council is still waiting for confirmation from Scottish & Southern and it could be some time before we see the familiar beacon lights with the black/white zebra crossing open.