Inexcusable delays to fix confusing roundabout

Following several accidents, a Carse of Gowrie ward councillor finds it “inexcusable” recommended changes have not yet been made to make a roundabout safer.

- KATHRYN ANDERSON

In March 2025 a road safety audit highlighted several issues with the new road layout at the Swallow Roundabout next to Invergowrie, on the edge of Dundee.

But many have still to be addressed and Cllr Angus Forbes fears it “may just be a matter of time” before someone is injured at the roundabout.

Approaching the roundabout from Perth, all three lanes have arrows painted on them pointing straight ahead. It is only when you are actually on the roundabout, the third lane has an arrow pointing right, resulting in some A90 northbound vehicles cutting into the middle lane at the last minute.

The traffic lights are equally confusing with “no left turn” and “no right turn” signs on them, giving the impression you can only go straight ahead - despite road signage saying otherwise.

As for the signs, they too have caused confusion. Approaching the roundabout from Perth, drivers are told there are two lanes which point straight on. It is only when the third lane appears, there is another sign saying there are three lanes and drivers can turn right towards Dundee/Invergowrie.

The signs also warn road users of “new traffic signals ahead” but not of a “new roundabout layout ahead”.

Cllr Angus Forbes is “astounded that something so simple can take so long to put right”.

He has asked when the safety audit recommendations will be put into place.