Well I was right about it being a big job; except its to dig up the gas pipes on the road. Still leaves the hardcore strewn across the cycle path, which is a hazard.
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Posted 10 years ago #
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Email today on timing of next stage of upgrade:
A90 CYCLEWAY UPGRADE – BARNBOUGLE TO BURNSHOT WOOD
The City of Edinburgh Council, in partnership with Sustrans, is currently progressing a scheme to enhance cycling and walking provision between Edinburgh and the Forth Road Bridge. This scheme supports walking and cycling policies detailed in the Council’s current Local Transport Strategy and Active Travel Action Plan.
The current phase of this project involves upgrading the cycle path between Barnbougle and Burnshot Wood. This will involve widening and resurfacing the existing path, and installing a safety barrier with added veins to reduce the problem of glare for northbound cyclists. The extent of the works is shown on the attached plan.
It is currently anticipated that work on this scheme will commence on site on Monday 2nd February 2015, and will last approximately eight weeks.
For safety reasons, it will be necessary to close the path during the construction period, however a temporary diversion route for pedestrians and cyclists will be provided for the duration of the works. The A90 (and slip roads) will remain open to vehicles at all times, however off-peak lane closures will be in operation to ensure a safe working area for the contractors.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Just trying to decypher the map supplied with the email...
So is this the bit at the North/West end of the most recent work, going up to the bus stop on the Dalmeny sliproad?
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I'm pretty sure it's the bit at the North/West end of the most recent work, but I'm not sure it includes the short bit going up to the bus stop. One would hope it does, though. That would mean they would finish it in one go.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Sounds right. Basically it's the unimproved part of the path. I don't know whether I'm relieved it wont be shut for the entire summer again or concerned that they will be diverting through Dalmeny during the winter.
Having said that after this morning's ride Dalmeny can't be any slidier than the part of the path built this summer. I spoke to two riders who had fallen on it.
Posted 9 years ago # -
I'll be going the standingstane road / kirkliston road rather than through the estate...
Posted 9 years ago # -
I may have cheated this morning, took the train. I need to get my winter bike sorted ASAP. Studded tyres FTW.
Posted 9 years ago # -
How do I get a copy of this email, and how do I get future copies of these sorts of emails?
Cheers, Dave C
Posted 9 years ago # -
Good question, Dave...
I *think* I got it because I responded to the online survey. The chap from the cooncil is Callum Smith, C.Smith@edinburgh.gov.uk, so you could email him and ask to be added to the list?
Posted 9 years ago # -
Yes, I'm fairly sure that I got the email as a result of ticking a box on the survey.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Having said that after this morning's ride Dalmeny can't be any slidier than the part of the path built this summer. I spoke to two riders who had fallen on it.
i took a tumble here myself, just after congratulating myself for getting that far without going down
Posted 9 years ago # -
It's good they're finally getting around to this section of the path, as it's completely rubbish compared to the newly resurfaced and widened sections.
Posted 9 years ago # -
It kind of does have a medieval jousting feel to it whenever a cyclist comes the other way, doesn't it ...
Posted 9 years ago # -
Yes, I was pleasantly surprised that, from the map, it does look like they're going to widen the part up to the bus stop. I've met a couple of folk who don't give much quarter on the narrowest stretch . . .
I'm not sure how they'll do it tho - the wall is pretty close I think - maybe narrow the road?
Posted 9 years ago # -
@bax, was it you I met gingerly descending towards Cramond Brig this morning? If not then there were at least 3 cyclists down on the 100m of new path.
Not to mention the bus which had decided to park itself against the traffic lights above the brig too.
Posted 9 years ago # -
was it you I met gingerly descending towards Cramond Brig
don't think so? i was on the road proper by then, and grateful for it. around 07:20-ish
the dual carriageway couldn't come quick enough for me !
Posted 9 years ago # -
concerned that they will be diverting through Dalmeny during the winter
+1
Poor planning.
Perhaps they don't anticipate many winter commuters.
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@bax, I guessed it probably wasn't you as the guy didn't fit my mental image of you being built to hold your own in a discussion with irate taxi drivers.
The chap mentioned it was his first winter commuting and after yesterday was going to be more selective on his days.
Like Skotl I'll ride Standingstane road most of the time but it's the people who don't know other routes are available who I'm concerned for. After riding it for a week when the lumberjacks were in last spring I know it's not a descent to mess with on a dark winter morning.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Just take your CX ish bike and rie the coastal route. Mostly off road so less chance of slipping - apart from cobbles in SQ! But these can be avoided by taking the ramp to the east of the town centre.
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The chap mentioned it was his first winter commuting and after yesterday was going to be more selective on his days.
that could have been me. first 'spot'...do I need to do a forfeit?
@bax, I guessed it probably wasn't you as the guy didn't fit my mental image of you being built to hold your own in a discussion with irate taxi drivers.
yep that sounds like me haha fight or flight...erm flight :-)
@ac...where did we chat? I chatted to a few cyclists who had come a cropper yesterday.
Posted 9 years ago # -
If it was just past the entrance to the cramond brig restaurant (just as you were about to head up the hill to the crashed bus) then that was me. I also stopped to chat to a guy just beside the restaurant who had both wheels off the bike and had phoned the wife in an SOS as he was giving up...too dangerous!
I had: grey bike, marathon+ on, fluoro jacket :-)
Posted 9 years ago # -
Yup, that's me. Red jacket riding skinny gatorskins, although by next week I suspect they're going to be winter marathons. Hope you're fall wasn't too bad.
Now I'll have to remember what you look like and wave when passing.
Is the guy I spoke to on the Brig itself also on here?
Posted 9 years ago # -
@acsimpson - I apologise in advance too if I don't spot you. i'm terrible at spotting people. I walk past friends in the street sometimes and don't even register! blinkers well and truly on.
I will try to make an effort to spot! :-) not sure if i'll ride again this week. Windy Wednesday (so i'm led to believe) and Xmas party Friday so cycling is out. might try Thursday if weather is OK.
Posted 9 years ago # -
I don't normally ride Monday's but it was the only day I could manage this week so that's why I was out.
Posted 9 years ago # -
From Callum Smith2 <C.Smith@edinburgh.gov.uk>
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A90 Cycleway Upgrade - Path Closure
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A90 CYCLEWAY UPGRADE – BARNBOUGLE TO BURNSHOT WOOD
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The City of Edinburgh Council, in partnership with Sustrans, is currently progressing a scheme to enhance cycling and walking provision between Edinburgh and the Forth Road Bridge. This scheme supports walking and cycling policies detailed in the Council’s Local Transport Strategy and Active Travel Action Plan.The current phase of this project involves upgrading the cycle path between Barnbougle and Burnshot Wood. This will involve widening and resurfacing the existing path, and installing a safety barrier with added veins to reduce the problem of glare for northbound cyclists.
Work on this scheme will commence on site on Monday 2nd February 2015, and will last approximately ten weeks.
For safety reasons, it will be necessary to close the path during the construction period, however a temporary diversion route for pedestrians and cyclists will be available through Dalmeny Estate for the duration of the works. This can be accessed from the main entrance to Dalmeny House at Chapel Gate on the B924 to the north, and the Burnshot flyover to the south. Whilst the path closure is in effect, the diversion will be clearly signed along its full length. Pedestrians and cyclists should be aware of the presence of local vehicular traffic within the Estate.
The A90 will remain open to vehicles at all times, however an off-peak lane closure will be in operation to ensure a safe working area for our contractors. A temporary 50mph speed limit will also be in place whilst the lane closure is in effect.
If you have any queries or would like a plan of the diversion route, please let me know.
The Council would like to apologise for any inconvenience which may arise during the works, and we will seek to minimise any disruption where possible.
Regards,
Callum
Callum Smith
Senior Professional Officer | Projects Development | The City of Edinburgh Council | Transport | Services for Communities | Level C2 Waverley Court | 4 East Market Street | Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Tel 0131 469 3592 | c.smith@edinburgh.gov.uk | http://www.edinburgh.gov.ukPosted 9 years ago # -
Would be good to know if they intend to grit the diversion route during the coming cold and most likely frosty days!
I suspect they won't as they would says its the estates job!
Posted 9 years ago # -
there are alternative unofficial diversions if you don't fancy going through the estate or tackling those hills!
Personally even without the closure, I choose the B800 down to Kirkliston and then on the path to Newbridge and then all the way in on the A8.
The diversion that is usually posted involves a very steep climb in each direction, but this can be avoided if you continue through the estate along the coast to the rail bridge (westbound) or continue along some paths to the almond (eastbound), then up a path to Cramond Brig.
these still have some climbs, but no where near as severe.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Also, diverting via Craigies Farm is (surprisingly) shorter and involves (a little) less ascent than the Dalmeny diversion.
Posted 9 years ago # -
This is a dumb question, but will there still be access from the A90 path to the road that goes to Kirkliston.
I prefer that route + Standingstane Rd to the Dalmeny Estate.
Posted 9 years ago # -
@gibbo
believe that route is unaffected
I'm with richardlmpears - now that the Kirkliston Crossroads is functioning again.
Though it looks like major works starting just S of the B800 bridge over the A90 in in Queensferry. will have to see how that goes.
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