Written Question · S2W-25561 · Session 2
Whether it will review the operation of the Kingston Bridge in Glasgow, following the removal of tolls from the Erskine Bridge, and conside…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will review the operation of the Kingston Bridge in Glasgow, following the removal of tolls from the Erskine Bridge, and consider the removal of the barrier which separates the two western lanes from the rest of the carriageway, thereby forcing northbound M8 traffic to divert into the city centre to access the west of the city.
The answer
The safety barrier on the westboundcarriageway of the Kingston Bridge was introduced in 1994 for safety reasons during majorworks on the bridge. As the safety barrier considerably reduced accident rates byremoving the weaving effect of traffic changing lanes to leave the bridge and alsoreduced traffic delays on the M8, it has been retained as a permanent feature.
Whilst the removal of tolls atErskine Bridge will reduce traffic levels on Kingston Bridge, in theinterests of road safety there are no plans to alter the current traffic managementlayout.
Transport Scotland hasthe operational responsibility for this area, and can be contacted for more informationif required.
Whilst the removal of tolls atErskine Bridge will reduce traffic levels on Kingston Bridge, in theinterests of road safety there are no plans to alter the current traffic managementlayout.
Transport Scotland hasthe operational responsibility for this area, and can be contacted for more informationif required.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-25561 by reference.