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Published Date: 08 July 2009
CALLS have been made for a roundabout to be created at a notorious accident blackspot on a busy Edinburgh commuter route.
Leadburn junction, near Penicuik in Midlothian, has been at the centre of a series of horrendous crashes – including a fatal accident in 2005 when a car smashed into a pub.

The junction connects the A701 Penicuik road, A703 from Peebles and A6094 to Bonnyrigg.

Local Lib Dem councillor Ken Brown said: "Leadburn junction remains fundamentally unsafe for drivers. I want to see funding put in place to secure a roundabout for this dangerous site."

A Midlothian Council spokesman said: "Council officers met with Howgate Community Council on 30 April to explore what further improvements could be made until a decision on the long-term layout of the junction is reached – subject to a suitable budget being approved.

"Improvements made meanwhile include anti-skid surfacing, improved visibility splays, re-alignment of the roads and improvements to signs and lighting."





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  • Last Updated: 08 July 2009 10:26 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Alternative (High-Octane) Fuel Head,

Edinburgh 08/07/2009 12:19:04
I don't see that junction as being a problem.

However, at least they are proposing a roundabout rather than yet another brain dead set of traffic lights.
2

Curious Yellow,

Edinburgh 08/07/2009 13:35:09
There's nae room.
3

Speedy Gonzales,

Edinburgh 08/07/2009 15:10:02
Better drivers would reduce accidents at this junction.
The fatal incident in '05, was that not a suicide? If so, a roundabout or even lights 'aint gonna help there!
4

H Callahan,

08/07/2009 20:50:02
Yep, a suicide, I believe in 2005.

Some guy drove up from England and put his foot down at this junction. I was fortunate enough to drive past the pub, from the 1770s, and see it for a last time a week before its destruction.

once again, it's a case where the article might have been more informative if the YTS journalist trainee had done their homework.

 

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