Press Release
31st October 2003
Wemyss
Bay Station
Crossing Gets a Closer Look
MSP
for Greenock and Inverclyde, Duncan McNeil, has welcomed the news that further
investigations into building a pedestrian crossing on the A78 at Wemyss Bay
Station and the Ferry Terminal are to be undertaken.
Mr McNeil, who raised the
matter with Transport Minister, Nicol Stephen, following representations from a
number of concerned local residents, says a crossing would improve road safety.
“Road safety on this part
of the A78 is causing concern to a number of my constituents,” he said today.
“So I am glad that the possibility of a pedestrian crossing is going to
be looked at.”
He continued:
“The Minister advises me
that Amey Highways will make a recommendation based on whether they can identify
a suitable location and their consultations with interested parties.
If such consultations produce a suitable outcome, I understand that
construction could begin in the Spring.
“The Minister has
undertaken to advise me of the outcome and I will be keeping a close eye on
developments.”
ENDS
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