Key Works Progress Update – May 2024 for the latest information on the project, please visit the Technical Note.
The project is delivering improvements at East Dunbartonshire’s biggest and busiest roundabout. A key focus has been the careful balance of logistics relating to engineering and construction to maximise work in a safe environment, for both the general public and site operatives, whilst minimising disruption as much as possible.
Currently:
- All works at Maryhill Road with road and footpath resurfacing to MacFarlane Road, have been completed along with new traffic signals.
- The footpath between Switchback Road Northbound and Southbound has been completed with a small section currently suspended for work in connection with an electricity feed.
- Drainage works in and around the Toll, are nearing completion.
Looking ahead, works will now concentrate on the below:
- Construction of the new road.
- Construction of the new road islands.
- Surfacing works around the Toll.
- Creation of a safe parking zone at the shops at the north of the Toll.
Switchback Road Crossing and Re-surfacing complete
Swale/Filter drain formation
Maryhill Road Junction Complete
Update 23 April 2024 – for the latest information on the project, please visit the Technical Note.
Project Background
The Council is progressing plans to deliver improvements at Canniesburn Toll, creating a better environment for all road users.
The Council's approved Local Transport Strategy 2020-2025 sets out the ambition to improve Canniesburn Toll and the surrounding area for all modes of travel – building on commitments made through planning conditions agreed in the local area.
The design will better manage queues and flows of traffic (through improved signal technology in the immediate area) and includes:
- An inclusive design, in accordance with national and local policy and The Equality Act (2010), with improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists
- Traffic lights on each immediate approach to the roundabout with pedestrian crossing provision
- Upgrade of traffic lights at the Canniesburn Road/Drymen Road junction to improve signal operation
- Provision of shared-use sections for pedestrians and cyclists to aid navigation of the roundabout
- Parking provision for businesses on the Toll, with a blue badge bay and cycle parking
- Retention of surrounding bus stops, helping to support public transport
- Measures to improve known issues with drainage, incorporating Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS)
- Resurfacing the wider area on approach to Canniesburn Toll.
Given the scope of the project a Traffic Management Plan will be in place. This has been designed to ensure safe movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and includes lane closures at various phases.
Lane and road closures are also included on the Scheduled road works page.
A dedicated project email has been created. Please email any enquiries relating to the Canniesburn Toll project to canniesburntoll@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Regular updates will be provided on this page during the construction phase and FAQs can be found here.