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    Technical Notes 2024, Issue 184 - Canniesburn Toll Improvement Project – Project update

    • Report by:

      Ann Davie, Chief Executive

    • TN Number:

      184-24

    • Subject:

      Canniesburn Toll Improvement Project – Project update

    • Responsible Officer:

      Heather Holland, Chief Planning Officer Executive Officer - Land Planning & Development

    • Publication:

      This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.

    1. The purpose of this Technical Note is to provide Elected Members with further updates on the Canniesburn Toll Improvement Project (‘the Project’).  
    2. The new signalised traffic lights (‘signals’) will be activated on Thursday, 31 October.  Personnel will be on site throughout the day to carry out sequence testing, defect resolution and commissioning.
    3. The signals will be programmed with fixed timings until MOVA, the signal optimisation programme, can be validated.  Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation (MOVA) is a dynamic traffic control strategy which adapts green times for unpredictable and heavy traffic flows, improving operational efficiency of junctions.  The MOVA validation requires that normal traffic flow has resumed, therefore fixed timings are necessary for a period of time.  The fixed times reflect anticipated demand at different times of the day, but may cause initial delays. When the traffic flow has stabilised, surveys will be carried out to determine the positioning of the detectors. Once this is complete, MOVA can be activated.  
    4. During the initial period under fixed times, if delays become excessive, officers can amend the timing.
    5. All traffic management will be removed from the area following commissioning of the signals.  There is new road layout signage in place, and temporary signs are provided to notify users of the new signals.
    6. The Canniesburn Toll roundabout is a key part of the local road network that connects four very busy A-roads. The Project has delivered a range of improvements that include: new traffic signals; improved pedestrian crossing facilities; provision of a new parking area to service existing businesses; drainage systems upgrades; upgrades to street lighting; and changes to the footway and carriageway surface in the vicinity of Canniesburn Toll.

    Next steps

    1. Officers will continue to provide any further updates via Technical Notes, if required. Updates will be made to the project webpage. Visit the Cannieburn Toll Improvement Project webpage.