McMillan Welcomes News of Upgrade Work to Bankfoot Roundabout

Stuart McMillan MSP SNP has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Transport, Keith Brown MSP that the A78 Bankfoot Roundabout is to receive upgrade works.

Mr McMillan received the news in a response letter from the Minister for Transport, Keith Brown MSP which indicated Amey have been instructed to develop design options to address the safety performance of the roundabout and prepare a full detailed design by April 2011. It is anticipated that the detailed design will involve reprofiling the roundabout and could be complete before the end of 2011.

Mr. McMillan said;

"I am delighted to receive the news, from the SNP Government, that the A78 Bankfoot Roundabout is to have much needed upgrade works to improve road safety in the area. This has been a long standing issue since the creation of the roundabout which predates the SNP coming to power in 2007.

"Recently, I had the opportunity to raise a number of issues with the Minister for Transport one of which was the camber of the roundabout. Therefore, I know the many constituents in Inverkip and Wemyss Bay who responded to my consultations on the A78 Trunk Road will join with me in welcoming this announcement.

"Seeing improved road safety measures on the A78 Trunk Road is something I have and will continue to campaign in support of as it is necessary to provide better safety conditions.

"This announcement, once again, highlights how this SNP Government is listening and ultimately delivering for the people of Inverclyde.