by Communications TEAM | Mar 14, 2024 | announcement, News
At our February meeting we were joined by Tracy the Network Rail Level Crossing Manager to talk about recent issues using the crossing. Problems in this are not however new, see our post from 2022.
Tracey had responsibility for 56 crossings. She reassured us that the Cornton Road Crossing (No1) was inspected every 16 weeks. They are encountering approximately two incidents per week, which are caught on the cameras. Drivers caught remaining on the crossing, or entering when they should not, could face penalty points and fines. Check out this RAC guide to level crossings for everything you need to know.
The Cornton Road crossing is extremely busy with 4,000 vehicles a day (double the average) and 431 pedestrians using it.
Should you become stuck on the crossing you are however safe, due to the crossing being equipped with the latest obstacle detection technology that scans the area of the crossing to ensure that it is clear before trains are permitted to approach. If vehicles or pedestrians are within the crossing area, only the entry barriers will be activated so that no further vehicles can enter the area and trains will be instructed to stop. Only when the crossing area is clear will the exit barriers be activated and trains allowed to approach the level crossing.
We would like to remind you that it is very important that when driving this route you do not enter the railway crossing without knowing that your exit is clear. So please be patient and be aware that vehicles in front of you may not move until they are sure they can safely exit the crossing.
by Communications TEAM | Apr 10, 2023 | announcement, News
Cornton road/ B823 will be closed between Castle Vale and Forth Park from 10-4-23 until 7-5-23 to facilitate the construction of a new vehicular access and footpaths.
Access for emergency services will be maintained.
Alternative Routes for Cars and LGVs – via Cornton Road, Fountain Road, Henderson Street, Airthrey Road, Causewayhead Road and CorntonRoad
Alternative route for HGVs – via Henderson Street, Airthrey Road, A907 Alloa Road, A91, A905, Broadleys Roundabout, KerseRoad, Craigs Roundabout, Burghmuir Road
Cornton Road Southbound Road Closure
by Communications TEAM | Jun 12, 2022 | announcement
Watch out for the closure of Cornton Road northbound from this Monday 13th. The closure is from the junction with Causewayhead road up to the junction with Forth Park. Diversion as shown goes via Henderson Street so expect traffic on this route to increase.
The closure will be for 6 weeks to allow for work widening the footpath to go ahead
Emergency services access will be maintained.
There will be a temporary walkway for pedestrians.
Stirling Council have said that residents can contact Customer Service advisors at info@stirling.gov.uk or tel: 01786404040 with any queries or concerns.
See all planned Stirling Council Road Closures
by Communications TEAM | Feb 27, 2022 | announcement, Past Issues
A number of residents have raised concerns about the changes for traffic since the new railway crossing barriers were installed on Cornton Road. On some occasions queuing traffic has stopped on the rail tracks. This has been covered recently in the Stirling Observer.
Why was the crossing replaced?
Back in 2017 plans to replace the crossing with a road bridge were objected to by many, including the Community Council.
Cornton Crossing was due for renewal by 2020, and with changes in safety requirements, a like for like replacement was not possible. The barrier work was completed in May 2021 with the aim to increase safety for rail and road passengers. The crossing now includes obstacle detection measures, meaning that in the case of any obstruction the train will not pass through. This safety improvement has come at a cost of increased barrier down time from 38 to 132 seconds on average per train.
Driving over the Crossing
It is very important that when driving this route you do not enter the railway crossing without knowing that your exit is clear. So please be patient and be aware that vehicles in front of you may not move until they are sure they can safely exit the crossing.
The crossing has the latest obstacle detection technology that scans the area of the crossing to ensure that it is clear before trains are permitted to approach. So you are not at risk if you do unfortunately need to stop there.
Impacts on the surrounding roads
Dealing with any impact of the crossing changes on the surrounding road network are the responsibility of Stirling Council. The main impact has been for traffic on the north side of the rail crossing, where with turning vehicles and parked cars around Westerlea drive vehicles may need to wait.
The pinch point by the Westerlea Drive junction was visited by Stirling Council in November after we raised the issue with them. Their response was that at this point the road is 6.4m wide which should allow for 2 way traffic and for HGVs to pass parked cars. The current format and extent of the cycle way/footpath and road junction is required for visibility of pedestrians and cyclists by drivers leaving Westerlea Doad. At that time parking restrictions were not considered necessary. However it was indicated that the situation would continue to be monitored.
The Community Council and Ward Councilors have raised the issue again with Stirling Council to bring recent events to their attention.
What has been your experience?
What has your experience been of living nearby, walking, cycling or driving this route since the crossing changes? Leave a comment or feel free to get in touch via contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk
