A controversial Crieff crossing is about to be moved following complaints by involved locals.
The brand new puffin crossing on the A85 close to the Perthshire city’s Royal Mail supply workplace on the Excessive Avenue is to be altered after fears had been raised that not sufficient area had been left to permit these utilizing mobility scooters, wheelchairs or pushing prams to barter the realm safely.
The street security characteristic was one in every of two put in within the city by BEAR Scotland – which manages and maintains the trunk street on behalf of Scottish Authorities company Transport Scotland – earlier this month.
Crief f Neighborhood Council chair Harry Thomason stated he has raised the problem with BEAR Scotland on multiple event in current weeks.
Mr Thomason defined: “I’ve been contacted about it and reported it to Perth and Kinross Council and BEAR Scotland however nothing’s been executed.
“The crossings had been put in about three or 4 weeks in the past and I’ve been on to them a few instances to get it sorted.
“The area on the pavement is the problem. The cupboard which powers the site visitors lights is simply too near the pole for the crossing.
“There’s not sufficient area for folks utilizing mobility scooters, or folks pushing prams, to get by way of. They’re having to return off the pavement additional up the street. There’s not a drop kerb there both.
“Folks have been asking me about what’s taking place with it and nothing appears to be getting executed.
“It appears like every thing’s been completed however the yellow traces haven’t been put down both. They’re two separate points nevertheless it all comes all the way down to BEAR Scotland.”
A spokesperson for BEAR Scotland stated that what was described as all of the “main work” related to the venture was accomplished in early April, together with the set up of the 2 new puffin crossings in addition to “surfacing and street marking enhancements”.
In a press release, the corporate’s consultant stated: “We're conscious of the problem on the pedestrian crossing on the A85 in Crieff.
“Our engineers have knowledgeable our specialist contractor and are at the moment arranging a date to maneuver one of many site visitors sign posts and cupboard. It's anticipated that the work will start on Monday, Could 30, and might be carried out over roughly one week.
“We apologise for any inconvenience prompted and ask customers to take care within the space.”
When the venture was initially introduced Eddie Ross – BEAR Scotland’s north-west consultant, stated: “Highway security is a high precedence for BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland, and this scheme on the A85 in Crieff is a part of our dedication to enhancing pedestrian services on the trunk street community.
“The brand new managed crossing services in Crieff will enable customers to soundly cross this part of the A85 serving to to enhance street security for the group and encourage extra lively journey journeys.”
A spokesperson for Perth and Kinross Council stated the A85 fell below BEAR Scotland’s jurisdiction.