Thought it was time for some updates.
"realign the B7003 eastwards to a conventional T-junction with the A6094, convert the stub of the ex-B7003 to the viaduct approach, run the viaduct over Wallace's Cave and between Roslin and Dryden farm, to the eastern side of the Institute, demolish the barn of Langhill Farm, and construct a new roundabout there with the B7006."
Well the barn has been demolished at least.
SO
UofE ’tried to do the right thing’
MidL/Cala have less desirable priorities?
‘Real World’ says ‘too late to change’.
That crossing of the Roslin core path by the Cala road is an interesting one. Despite the 'cyclists dismount' signs, the raised table is proving surprisingly effective at encouraging drivers to cede priority to people using the core path.
Does anyone know what “they” plan in terms of road access to the new development at Rosslynlee? Only options currently are all unclassified back roads either from the A6094, B7003 Roslin Glen rat run or from the B7026 after Auchendinny. Can’t see any of it being particularly pleasant.
Recent works seem to be about reworking the trackbed of the Peebles railway between the hospital grounds and the old Roslin Glen road - here and here for active travel. None of that helps people very much except as a nicer way to reach the glen road.
While engaging in my next round of reminding Midlothian Council of its glacial pace at dealing with anything related to paths maintenance, I came across this document:
Businesses and organisations welcoming cyclists in Midlothian
which you find is now eight years out of date. The Cockatoo for example is still listed...