Car accident risk highlighted

During a walkabout on Friday 19th July, I was made aware of the traffic problems in Linfern Road and Sydenham Road, Dowanhill due to through traffic. What you would expect to be a quiet residential street is a well known, short cut between Great Western Road and Hyndland Road.

View of the junction of Linfern Road and Sydenham Road

The volume of traffic on this route has steadily increased over the last 5 years. I have been made aware of a recent car accident which resulted in damage to a wall at the junction of Linfern Road and Sydenhman Road. The lack of a "give way" sign or white lines to ensure cars stop at this junction is a serious road safety concern for residents.

A request for improvements to signage and road markings in this area is being made to council officials.

Update on 8th October 2013:

Please note that council officials have introduced white lines at the junction in response to my request on behalf of residents. The stone wall has been repaired. This is very much appreciated.