Drivers left 'trapped' by 'dangerous' lane markers

A Perth and Kinross councillor has welcomed recommendations made in a road safety audit on Invergowrie’s Swallow Roundabout.

- KATHRYN ANDERSON

Carse of Gowrie councillor Alasdair Bailey made a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Transport Scotland to see the redacted report after so many residents complained the roundabout’s new layout was not just “confusing” but “dangerous”.

The safety audit was conducted in March and Bailie Bailey felt - given it was about public safety - its findings should be made public.

Developer Springfield appointed Luddon Construction Ltd to carry out the roundabout improvements. However, ever since the work was completed earlier this year, drivers have been left confused, frustrated and faced lengthy delays with the new layout.

Traffic lights confusingly warn there is no right turn which could make drivers think they cannot turn right at all on the roundabout.

While there is no mention of the confusing traffic lights in the road safety audit Stewart Paton Associates conducted for Transport Scotland, on behalf of Springfield, the consultants did make several safety recommendations which are currently being reviewed by Springfield.

Road markings remain a cause for concern. The report highlighted an issue with northbound A90 traffic “trapped” in the right-turn lane.

An issue was also highlighted with the road markings on the A85 approach to the roundabout.