Some info on forthcoming improvements for cyclists and pedestrians in the Calton ward.
Glasgow City Council will shortly be commencing cycling and pedestrian infrastructure enhancements on Morris Path, London Road, Claythorn Park, Stevenson Street, Crownpoint Road, Fielden Street and Camlachie Street.
The main works which have been approved following statutory consultation; are to construct a new footway shared cycle path, from Glasgow Green to Parkhead Forge utilising existing footway with improved pedestrian safety and lighting along the length of the route.
In addition the following works will also be undertaken:
Upgrades to the Pedestrian Crossings at Fielden Street / Alma Street and Crownpoint Road.
Installation of Pedestrian Crossing on London Road at Claythorn Park / Morris Path.
Lighting upgrades along the route with the installation of enhanced lighting columns.
Installation of Raised tables at Stevenson Street / Tobago Street.
Newlay Civil Engineering Ltd, 55 Glencraig Industrial Estate, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML6 9AS have been appointed to undertake these works and intend to start on site week commencing 21 February 2011, the duration of the whole of the works being approximately 8 weeks.
Every effort will be made to maintain loading/ unloading facilities within the area affected, although some disruption will be inevitable and it may be necessary for local residents and businesses to liaise with the contractor regarding deliveries/ rubbish removal, etc, as work progresses.
The main works which have been approved following statutory consultation; are to construct a new footway shared cycle path, from Glasgow Green to Parkhead Forge utilising existing footway with improved pedestrian safety and lighting along the length of the route.
In addition the following works will also be undertaken:
Upgrades to the Pedestrian Crossings at Fielden Street / Alma Street and Crownpoint Road.
Installation of Pedestrian Crossing on London Road at Claythorn Park / Morris Path.
Lighting upgrades along the route with the installation of enhanced lighting columns.
Installation of Raised tables at Stevenson Street / Tobago Street.
Newlay Civil Engineering Ltd, 55 Glencraig Industrial Estate, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML6 9AS have been appointed to undertake these works and intend to start on site week commencing 21 February 2011, the duration of the whole of the works being approximately 8 weeks.
Every effort will be made to maintain loading/ unloading facilities within the area affected, although some disruption will be inevitable and it may be necessary for local residents and businesses to liaise with the contractor regarding deliveries/ rubbish removal, etc, as work progresses.
