Lothian Country bus service changes from 27/6
A service change will take effect across the network from Sunday 27 June. Visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/3wy8K4r to learn more.
Category: Transport
Up to 50 local job opportunities in South East Scotland
BEAR Scotland is bolstering its workforce in communities across South East Scotland, recruiting up to 50 new Highway Maintenance Operatives. Roadworkers of all experience are required for local job opportunities throughout South East Scotland. BEAR has depots in the region at Rosyth, Queensferry, Bonnyrigg, Burghmuir near Linlithgow, St Boswells, Eyemouth and Chryston near Moodiesburn. Last […]
M90 Resurfacing at Kirkliston
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, are planning to carry out essential resurfacing works on the southbound carriageway of the M90 at Kirkliston, between junction 1 of the M90 and junction 1A on the M9. Please find the enclosed location plan for clarity. The works have been provisionally programmed to commence on Monday […]
City Mobility Plan 2021-2030
Thanks to those of you who were able to attend a workshop or respond to any of the consultations we held over the last few years. After more than three years of planning and consultation we are pleased to report that the City Mobility Plan was formally approved at the Council’s Transport and Environment Committee […]
Queensferry High St – One Way SfP
As previously advised the temporary Spaces for People measures have been implemented and the High St now runs one way west to east from Gote Lane to Hawes Promenade. Cycles remain two way. Signage, a temporary turn for HGV’s and extended pavements have been implemented. Whilst the various debates about and adjustments to SfP with […]
High St – Spaces for People
The Spaces for People scheme for South Queensferry High Street will be installed over the week commencing 8th March 2021. Unfortunately, due to contractor availability the overlay of the pedestrian areas will have to be completed at a later date. The one way system and all other measures will be completed the week of 8th […]
Openreach Update 13/2
Due to the heavy snow fall andlow temperatures this week all civils work was cancelled for safety reasons. All civils works will be rescheduled from Monday 15th February, some with traffic management. See below. Longcrook 15th, 16th & 17th Stoneyflatts 16th & 17th Scotstoun Ave 15th & 16th Rear of 98 Atheling Grove 15th & […]
Queensferry Crossing – Ice/diversion management
Please see the link below for a full Q&A from BEAR Scotland who manage the QC & FRB under Transport Scotland. https://www.bearscot.com/winter-portal/queensferry-crossing-ice-sensors/
Gritting Pavements, Paths & Roads
We could debate endlessly over what CEC should deliver by way of gritting. The reality is the resource never has been there to grit every pavement, path and road in every area of the city. The system in place for many, many years consists of a priority CEC gritting route with two levels, a network […]