Magdalen Green footbridge replacement – further update #dundeewestend


As we have previously advised, the City Council is working on a possible project that, subject to funding support from Sustrans, the walking and cycling charity, would result in a  new Magdalen Green footbridge across the rail line to Riverside – one that is suitable for wheelchair users or cyclists.

We recently asked for a further update from the City Council engineer who is working on this project and he advises :

“Sustrans has asked us for additional supporting information in the form of a widened consultation, something that wasn’t feasible during Covid restrictions, as well as refreshed construction costs to reflect the current market.

There will be a variety of consultation events, such as a workshop and social media engagement. There will be contact made with all local politicians and community groups as part of this.

Following this, we will be applying for Sustrans funding in September to take the project towards construction stage funding.

We should find out if we are successful mid-December, although would note the timescales for funding applications and awards are dictated by Sustrans.”

He also confirmed that repairs will be carried out to the damaged step on the current footbridge that we recently reported following residents’ concerns.



Public Art & Design Walking Tour – Blackness #dundeewestend

Tomorrow – Wednesday 6th July – at 2pm!

Dundee has an exceptional collection of over 600 sculptures, murals, mosaics and other forms of public art.

As part of the Public Art Dundee initiative, university museum curator Matthew Jarron will lead an informal walking tour round artworks in the Blackness area, including ceramics, murals and mosaics, many created as part of the pioneering Blackness Public Art Programme 1982-85.

Please meet outside the School of Life Sciences at the top end of Old Hawkhill.

Participants take part in these walks at their own risk. Please wear appropriate footwear. There may be uneven surfaces and occasional stairs.

Please contact museum@dundee.ac.uk or 01382 384310 in advance if you have any access requirements.

More information is available at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-art-design-walking-tour-blackness-tickets-360402041207


Justice Minister visits PSNI Public Protection Branch

Justice Minister Naomi Long has visited PSNI Public Protection Branch in Belfast and heard how the team works with a range of agencies to protect the public from harm.



Lyons appoints Governing Body Chairs at further education colleges

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has appointed Mr John Nugent as Chair of the Governing Body of South Eastern Regional College and Dr Thomas Moore as Chair of the Governing Body of Southern Regional College.



Temporary Traffic Order – Hillcrest Road

From the City Council :


Dundee City Council proposes to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose of facilitating crane lifting works for a house development. The Order is expected to be in force for one month from 5 July 2022. Its maximum duration in terms of the Act is eighteen months.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit temporarily all vehicular traffic in Hillcrest Road at the full frontage of house number 23 and extending beyond that frontage for a distance of 15 metres or thereby in both an easterly and westerly direction.

The road is expected to be closed several times for no more than 2-3 days at any given time within the month.
An alternative route will be available via Marchfield Road, Middlebank Crescent, Hyndford Street, Blackness Avenue and in reverse.

If you have any queries, please contact the Network Management Team, City Development Department, Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1LS or call 433168.