Meeting over concerns at road closure

A PUBLIC meeting will be held to give East End residents a chance to voice their concerns over a proposed road closure.

The meeting comes after residents living in Carntyne’s Eastfields were told the north arm of the roundabout on Myreside Road will close to Rigby Street, which is a key route in and out of their estate.

It will close as part of plans initially drawn up 12 years ago.

Hundreds of residents have already backed a petition opposing the closure but Glasgow City Council approved the plans when permission was first given to Bellway Homes for the development around 12 years ago.

Now the local authority says it has no power to stop the road closure.

Since then, residents living in both private and social housing have had full access to the road at the roundabout.

Now they say the closure will lead to more traffic through the estate and through Myreside Street.

They also believe the increase in traffic through the alternative route could be a danger to the children who live in the estate and play outside.

Residents will be joined by local politicians for the meeting which will take place in Westmuir High School on Rigby Street on Monday, September 4 at 7pm.

MSP Ivan McKee says he has teamed up with Councillor, Bailie Annette Christie to find a solution to the closure.

The Evening Times understands several residents approached the politicians about the plans.

Mr McKee said: “Bailie Christie and I will continue to work with both Bellway Homes and Glasgow City Council to achieve an optimal outcome of amendments being made to the roundabout, making it fit for purpose which would allow all existing exits to remain open.

“This would relieve the inevitable traffic flow through Myreside Street and accommodate the existing bus route through Rigby Street.

“We remain optimistic that a compromise can be reached which would satisfy residents, local transport guidelines and Bellway Homes development plans.”

Invitations have been extended for Bellway and Glasgow City Council to attend the meeting and discuss the issue directly with those effected.

Bellway previously said that they have a legal obligation to comply with the approved planning consent.

The housing firm, however, said they appreciate the concerns raised by local residents.