Swallow roundabout improvements – an update

Further to the concerns in yesterday’s “Courier” about safety at the Swallow roundabout that borders the West End Ward, Lochee Ward and the Perth and Kinross council boundary, I have had requests asking about progress with improvements to the road network here.

The council’s Head of Planning and Economic Development has advised me :

“The Swallow junction is on the A90 trunk road and is therefore the responsibility of Transport Scotland/BEAR.    The Council has been involved in the consideration of the proposals to upgrade it to accommodate the housing developments being built to the west of Dundee at Dykes of Gray Road.

As you will be aware, planning permission was granted for these developments subject to a condition requiring the upgrading of the Swallow junction.  Planning permission was subsequently applied for and granted for works to upgrade the existing roundabout to a signalised junction similar to that at Myrekirk.  The main developer (Springfield Properties) intend to carry out the improvement works themselves in conjunction with Transport Scotland/BEAR.

The developer had previously advised the Council of the intention to commence works to improve the junction in May of this year.  However, an issue over the ownership of a section of land has delayed progress.  The works will commence once this issue has been resolved.  If the land ownership issue cannot be resolved timeously, the developer has indicated that the proposals will be amended to allow them to carry out the required improvements to the junction.”


Exhibition at the Botanic Garden #dundeewestend

Dundee artist Pauline Lavery currently has an exhibition at Dundee Botanic Garden in the visitor centre.   This exhibition focuses on her Dundee paintings and there is also craftwork, cards and calendars.

Pauline creates her drawing and painting using several media and enjoys working in acrylics, watercolours and colouring pencils.   She is also a skilled felt-maker and creates felted jewellery, bags and scarves.

The exhibition titled “My Dundee” runs until Sunday 25th August during the normal summer opening times of the Botanic Garden.


Seabraes – looking superb again this year! #dundeewestend

I have highlighted over the years the superb job the City Council made of Seabraes planting each year.  
  
2019 is again no exception – see below – a real credit to the City Council’s environment team in Neighbourhood Services :



Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE FERRY WARD – SATURDAY 17 AND SUNDAY 18 AUGUST 2019

A92 Arbroath Road (West Grange Road eastbound) – overnight (8.00pm – 6.00am) nearside mobile lane closure in both directions on Sunday 18 August for road marking works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Bath Street, Broughty Ferry – closed on Monday 26 August for 3 weeks for footway works.


Temporary Traffic Order – Kirsty Semple Way

From the City Council :

THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 : SECTION 14(1)

THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of crane lifting works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Kirsty Semple Way (from the north side of its junction with Tom McDonald Way to its junction with James Arrott Drive), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on 17th August 2019 for one day.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Charleston Drive / Dickson Avenue / Ninewells Avenue / Tom McDonald Avenue

For further information contact 433168.

Head of Roads and Transportation
City Development Department
Dundee City Council