Warning to drivers as more than 300 roads in Glasgow suburb hit with new 20mph speed limit
20'S PLENTY Warning to drivers as more than 300 roads in Glasgow suburb hit with new 20mph speed limit
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MORE than 300 roads in a Glasgow suburb are about to be hit with a new 20 miles per hour speed limit.
It will come into effect on September 8 in Bearsden as council chiefs roll out the changes in a bid to improve road safety and reduce speeding.
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More than 300 roads in Bearsden will be affected by the change
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The new limit will cover all or part of over 300 roads in the town -including residential streets and main roads like the A81 Milngavie Road and the A739 Switchback/Bearsden Road.
A full list of the affected roads is available on the East Dumbartonshire Council's website.
Anyone who wants to challenge the new 20mph order can lodge an application with the Court of Session within six weeks of July 24.
Meanwhile, a temporary road closure will affect Station Road in Bearsden from August 4 to September 22 to allow works to be carried out.
It will affect the town's Station Road between its junction with the A809 Drymen Road and the entrance to the Co-op car park.
No vehicles will be allowed through, except those directly involved in the works.
Diversion signs will be put in place.
Temporary traffic lights incorporating a pedestrian crossing will be in operation and manually controlled from 7am to 7pm throughout the entirety of the works.
Drivers are being urged to plan ahead as traffic delays are likely.
Last year, we told how speed limit changes were being rolled out across Scotland after councils bagged new funding to make the nation's roads safer.
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Scotland's 32 councils are sharing £14 million from the Scottish Government, with some of the cash earmarked for lowering speed limits on more roads.
Around £4 million is specifically going towards the 20mph rollouts, with the Government urging councils to consult residents thoroughly before making changes.
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has raised the alarm as road deaths this year are running 26% higher than the same period last year.
She said: 'Road safety is a top priority for the Scottish Government, which is why we are making a record investment of £36 million this financial year towards initiatives that reduce road casualties.
'This £14 million investment underlines our commitment to supporting our road safety partners to implement schemes that protect the public.
'I'm pleased to see all 32 of Scotland's local authorities receive this support as we work towards our ambitious safety goals.
'The release of our 20mph implementation guide will help local authorities introduce lower speed limits consistently across Scotland, creating safer streets for everyone.
'Our goal of making Scotland's roads the safest in the world by 2030 is unwavering.'
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