Sheriffhall Roundabout Scheme Reaches Milestone

Plans to improve the busy Sheriffhall roundabout scheme are set to go on public display later this month.

Events will be planned after the publication of draft orders for the A720 project.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson said: "Sheriffhall roundabout is a well-known bottleneck for motorists using the Edinburgh City Bypass. As the only junction on the A720 trunk road which is not grade-separated, it is often the scene of congestion and significant queuing, particularly at morning and evening peak times.


"The Scottish Government remains committed to delivering improvements at this busy junction and having undertaken detailed development and assessment of the preferred option are now able to publish draft orders for the scheme.

"I would encourage as many people as possible to attend the exhibitions on 18 and 19 December to see our proposals or view the material online and give us their views."

Councillor Adam McVey, Convenor of the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal Joint Committee added: "We welcome this important milestone in delivering the improvements to the Sheriffhall roundabout, a scheme that is being taken forward as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.

"It is important that everyone with an interest in the scheme has a chance to comment and the exhibitions later this month provide locals and road users with a chance to do so."

Further details on the upcoming exhibitions can be found on the Transport Scotland website.

(CM/JG)