Road safety concerns at University Avenue

There are ongoing road safety concerns for pedestrians when they are crossing at University Avenue due to speeding vehicles, illegal parking and vehicles going through red lights.

Pedestrian crossing at Oakfield Avenue

View of the intersection of Kelvin Way with University Avenue

Pedestrian crossing at junction of Bank Street

It has been requested that this area is redesigned to slow down vehicles and prioritise pedestrians and cyclists, especially 600 children attending the local primary school and nursery.

Flash flooding on Byres Road

On Friday 16th June, there was a heavy thunderstorm which caused flash flooding. I observed a river running down Byres Road at its peak.

At junction of Byres Road and Cresswell Street

On Byres Road between Cresswell Street and Great George Street

At junction of Great George Street and Byres Road

Surface water outside the Curler's Rest

I am very concerned about the risk of some businesses being flooded during these heavy thunderstorms. 

Information on flood risk can be found on the website of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): 

https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/flooding.

Upgraded traffic signal on Maryhill Road

This month, the pedestrian crossing and traffic signals on Maryhill Road at the Maryhill Fire Station have been upgraded by the council. This investment supports road safety improvements in the area. 

 Upgraded traffic signal and pedestrian crossing on Maryhill Road

The crossing is well used  by students walking between Murano Student Village and the University of Glasgow. This upgrade will also benefit families in the catchment area of the North Kelvinside Primary. Some children will walk over this crossing on their way to and from the school each day.

Resurfaced pavement at Queen Margaret Drive

This week, the resurfacing of the pavement using tarmac has been completed at Queen Margaret Drive between Fergus Drive and Oban Drive. Residents and businesses have been asking for repairs to the pavement for many years. This work ensures that the area is safer for pedestrians.

Pavement repaired at Fergus Drive

Improvement to pavement at shops

Pavement works completed at junction with Oban Drive

The pavement improvements have been finished ahead of the Queen Margaret Drive Street Festival held on 25th June, between midday to 5pm. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this happen including the contractors and council staff.