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."
The full article contains 166 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
08 July 2009 10:26 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
