by Communications TEAM | Dec 28, 2022 | announcement, News
Works by SGN to replace approximately 6500m of old, metal gas mains with new plastic pipe are still ongoing and are progressing well. This work is ensuring a continued safe and reliable gas supply to the local community. It will also ensure the network is ready for green sources of energy, such as hydrogen, in future.
The final phase of works are scheduled to commence on the 5 January 2023 for approximately 10 weeks. During this time Blairforkie Drive at the junction of Henderson Street will be closed and a local diversion route in place. Temporary signals will be in place during this time, these will cause delays during busy peak periods. Manual control will be in place at this time.
Parking suspensions will also be in place throughout works. The project will be carried out on a phased basis not all streets will be affected at once.
Parking restrictions Phase 3:
- Avenue Park – full street (3104124)
- Inverallan Road 32-20 both sides (3104130)
- Westerlea Drive – full street (3138131)
- 14 Henderson Street to Inverallan Road both sides (3104112
- Inverallan Road from Henderson Street – Station Road. Both sides (3104117)
- Station Road between Inverallon Road & Cawder Road
- Blairforkie Drive between Allan Walk and Henderson Street
- Wellgate Drive outside 4 – Beaconcroft junction (3137793)
Road/footway closures Phase 3:
- Blairforkie Drive
- Footway closure between Welgate Drive/Pathfoot Drive
If you have any specific enquiries about this project, please call SGN on 0800 912 1700 and their customer experience team will be happy to help.
by Communications TEAM | Oct 23, 2022 | Announcement, announcement
Expect disruption and adjust your travel plans next weekend
A section of the A9 trunk road at Keir Roundabout near Dunblane is set to benefit from a project delivering road surfacing improvements worth more than £380,000.
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential maintenance on the road from Friday 28th October until Tuesday 1st November.
The project will involve teams carrying out surface improvements to a section of the northbound carriageway immediately north of the roundabout, a section of the southbound approach and part of the Keir Roundabout circulatory.
To allow these works to be carried out in a safe and efficient manner for the workforce and motorists, traffic restrictions will be in place on the network in two separate phases.
Information shared with us about the works is also available from Traffic Scotland
Phase One: A full weekend contraflow will be in operation between 8pm on Friday 28th until 6am on Monday 31st October.
Phase One
- During the contraflow, southbound traffic will be able to join Keir Roundabout from the B8033, and exit onto the B8033, A9 (non-trunk) and M9.
- Northbound traffic will not be able to access the A9 (non-trunk) or B8033 exits.
- The B824 exit will be completely closed during this phase of works.
- A9 (non trunk) traffic from Bridge of Allan will not be able to join the A9 from Keir Roundabout and will be diverted during this phase.
The following diversions will be in place:
- Traffic from Dunblane for the A9 (trunk) northbound should take the B8033 and A820 to join the A9 at Stockbridge Junction.
- Traffic destined for the B824 can continue on the A820 before turning left onto the B824 signed for Bridge of Allan.
- Traffic from the M9 for the B824 should continue north through the contraflow and take the A820 at Stockbridge Junction towards Doune and then turn left onto the B824 signed for Bridge of Allan.
- Traffic from the B824 for Keir Roundabout all exits should travel north and turn right onto the A820, and then join the A9 northbound at Stockbridge Junction. Alternatively they can continue into Dunblane and then follow the B8033 to join Keir Roundabout southbound for the A9 (non-trunk) and the M9.
- Traffic from the M9 for Dunblane should continue through the contraflow and take the A820 at Stockbridge Junction.
- Traffic from the M9 for Bridge of Allan should exit at M9 Junction 10.
- Traffic from the A9 (non-trunk) from Bridge of Allan should head south and take the A907 Alloa Road to the A91, taking the third exit at the roundabout towards Stirling. They can then take the third exit at Millhall Roundabout onto the A905 towards Stirling before rejoining the A9 (non-trunk) Burghmuir Road and then following the A84 (Drip Road, Back o’ Hill Road) to Kildean Roundabout. Motorway traffic may join the M9 northbound at Junction 10, and non-motorway traffic may continue on the A84 to Doune and then turn right onto the A820 towards Dunblane.
Phase Two: An overnight closure of the southbound approach and a section of the roundabout between 10pm -6am on Monday 31st October and Tuesday 1st November.
During the overnight closure, the exits for the A9 (non-trunk), M9 and B824 will remain open.
Traffic can join Keir Roundabout from the B8033 and A9 (non trunk).
The following diversions will be in place:
- Southbound traffic from the A9 (trunk) should leave at Stockbridge Junction and follow the A820 to Doune before taking the A84 southbound to the M9 Junction 10. Motorway traffic will have access to the M9 and non-motorway traffic will have access to the A84/Stirling.
- Northbound traffic from the A9 (trunk) wishing to access Dunblane will be diverted to Stockbridge to access Dunblane via the A820. Traffic may follow the B8033 through Dunblane to return to Keir Roundabout and continue on the A9 (non trunk) to Bridge of Allan.
We wish we had a map showing the diversion routes but none has been provided as yet, so we hope you can figure out from the descriptions what routes will be availbale.
All schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.
by Communications TEAM | Aug 1, 2022 | announcement, News
Blairforkie Drive Planning Application goes to appeal
Developers Allan Water Homes have submitted an Appeal to the Scottish Government since Stirling Council did not make a determination on their application within the statutory timeframe. The Planning application is for 46 dwellings at Blairforkie Drive. The process now is that the Government’s Directorate for Planning & Environmental Appraisals (DPEA) has statutory responsibility to determine the Application.
All Objections previously lodged with Stirling Council in relation to the Planning Application have been transferred to DPEA who are obliged to consider. Allan Water Homes have submitted additional information, including an Appeal Statement, the Appeal documentation can be accessed here https://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?ID=122410
The Save Blairforkie Drive Group is working with their Planning Consultant to make a submission to DPEA in response to AllanWater Homes Appeal Statement with a particular focus on Housing Land Supply issues which feature large in the Appeal Statement. Take a look at the new reports submitted to keep up to date on this issue. The period for interested members of the public to make representation ends on 11 August 2022. Any representations received by the deadline will be passed to the planning authority and agent/appellant for their comments.
Be a good neighbour – with the warm weather and rain showers your hedges might have had a growth spurt. Be a good neighbour and trim these back from the footpath so people can pass safely. Overhanging bushes and hedges can be a hazard, particularly for those with impaired vision or wheelchair users who cannot pass safely without leaving the pavement.
If you are out gardening and know your neighbours are unable trim back their hedges, why not call round and offer to help out. If you dont know your neighbour or the issue is ongoing and troublesome you can report obstructions to Stirling Council via their contact centre. They aren’t able to carry out the work themselves but will send notice to the homeowner asking them to complete works within 21 days
Queens road closure
The road between Nick’s and the Queens hotel is closed until Augut 25th to allow for demolition of part of an unsafe building. Due to the nature of these potentially dangerous works a full closure is required. This closure will effect vehicular and pedestrian access to Queens Lane. There will be a signed diversion to advise vehicles and pedestrians of the alternative route utilising New Road and Allanvale Road.
During this time Businesses are open as usual, so you can still go the the Allanwater Brewhouse you just have to go the long way round!
Bridge of Allan Highland Games is on this weekend Sunday 7th August. Games day starts at 10am and closes 5pm.
You can expect food and drinks, a wide range of stalls, pipe banks, dancing heavyweight and wrestling events and more!
Ticket prices for BoA Highland Games
- Adult ticket = £10
- Concession ( Seniors, Student with student card) =£6
- Children (<16) = £4
- Family Ticket ( 2 adults + up to 3 kids) = £25
Tickets available on-line via their website or via Eventbrite
Cornton Foodbank
Councillors Tollemach and Dodds along with a committed group of volunteers continue to run The Larder, a vital service offering groceries for anyone in need at Cornton Baptist Church on a Tuesday morning. A Stirling Council benefits adviser is also on hand to check on people’s situation and make sure no one is missing out on support they are entitled to. Our thanks goes out to Bridge of Allan Car Rally for their support donating £1500 from their recent event. Each week the Larder is supporting around 80 people.
Community Council Meeting
Our next meeting on 16th of August will be back in person at the Allan Center. While we have been glad to be able to continue to operate online we are looking forward to seeing each other in person. We have been wondering how to run meetings going forward to allow flexibility for our members and for the public to join in. Would you come along to an in person meeting? Did you joing in while we were on line? Let us know.
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
