GPCC Member, Sally Griffiths has reviewed the Council’s announced spending plans for 2026/27 on transport infrastructure , including carriageways and footways, road structures and road safety. They are deeply detailed, with inter-dependencies and project ‘crossovers’ meaning there is no guarantee of seamless execution and delivery to timeline. One of the imperatives is the intended full re-surfacing of Craigmillar Park to accommodate the 2 July 2027 Tour de France event. There will be significant disruption.
Here are some other projects indicated for the GPCC area: Carriageway treatment at: McLaren Road, Ventnor Terrace, Strathfillan Road, Seton Place, Clearburn Crescent, Suffolk Road. Mentone Gardens, West Savile Road, East Mayfield, West Mayfield, Maurice Place: Footway treatment at: Ratcliffe Terrace, Grange Crescent.
In another development, the Council looks to be moving towards the provision of better communication and information on the prospective delivery of road and pavement works in future years. All would be ‘subject to change’, of course, but knowing that a problem area is at least ‘in the pipeline’ would be a plus.