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Latest T-in-the-Park Traffic and Travel News

10/07/2009 - Jedburgh Callants Festival, 10th July 2009

The Jedburgh Callants Festival takes place from on Friday 10th July at Jedburgh. Road users are advised to expect congestion on the surrounding routes.

Major Routes affected:

- A68

Road users are advised to leave additional time for their journeys and to allow for possible route delays.

For further information please click on the following link:

http://www.jethartcallantsfestival.com

16/03/2009 - Perthshire - A9 Bankfoot Junction Improvement Works, Monday 16th March 2009 to Sunday 16th August 2009

A9 BANKFOOT JUNCTION IMPROVEMENT SCHEME MARCH - AUGUST 2009

A £2.7 million improvement scheme on the A9 at Bankfoot will reduce congestion, improve road safety and deliver road safety benefits by modifying the existing junction to remove the need for right-turns and instigate left-turns only at this location.

Through the use of sustainable materials, engineers have designed the scheme in a way which re-uses existing concrete layers when constructing a new stretch of road. This approach minimises the use of new materials while reducing waste and carbon emissions.

The programme, managed and supervised by Scotland TranServ on behalf of Transport Scotland, involves substantial works to provide the new junction layout and access to Bankfoot.

This section of the A9 trunk road provides a key link to the North of Scotland, carrying around 16,000 vehicles a day. Transport Scotland and Scotland TranServ have worked closely together to minimise the impact on trunk road traffic and the surrounding roads network.

There will be lane restrictions and single lane running controlled by temporary traffic signals throughout the 20 week programme. The A9 trunk road, together with the associated B867 Birnam Road and the C408 Pitcairngreen to Stewart Tower Road will all be affected at various times.. Access to Bankfoot itself will remain open throughout the duration of the works.

Norrie Westbrook, Scotland TranServ's Contract Director, said:

"We are delighted for the road user that this important improvement scheme, to upgrade the busy Bankfoot section of the A9, is due to get underway shortly.

"Both Scotland TranServ and Transport Scotland would like to reassure the travelling public that a great deal of effort has been made to consider the traffic management options, in order to minimise delays to the road user during these works.

"We would advise road users who use this section of the A9 to plan their journey in advance or consider alternative methods of transport during these works".

For current status of these roadworks, please click on the following link:

http://www.trafficscotland.org/roadworks/details.aspx?id=273821

16/04/2009 - North Lanarkshire - M80 Stepps to Haggs Project

M80 STEPPS TO HAGGS UPGRADE

The upgrading of the existing A80 to new M80 from the Stepps area of Glasgow to the existing M80 at Junction 4 Haggs is now underway.
The carriageway build and re-align is expected to take two years and will complete the M80 route from Glasgow to Stirling.

The new M80 build will follow the line of the existing A80 from Mollinsburn to Haggs, with a new section constructed across greenfield space from the M80 (Glasgow) at Junction 3 Hornshill to Mollinsburn. A new Interchange will be constructed at Junction 3 Hornshill. This new section, when complete, will bypass Crowwood Roundabout, the length of the existing A80 from Crowwood to Mollinsburn and the villages of Muirhead and Moodiesburn.

A new and lowered speed limit of 40mph is now in place on the M80 between Junction 3 Hornshill and the A80 Crowwood Roundabout and on the A80 between Moodiesburn and the M80 Junction 4 Haggs. The existing speed limits on the A80 between Crowwood Roundabout and Moodiesburn are not affected. These restrictions will remain in place for the duration of the Project and are covered by a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order.

For further information on the Project, please click on the following link:

http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/projects/trunk-road-projects/m80-stepps-to-haggs-project

04/07/2009 - Edinburgh. Roadworks on A902 Ferry Road

Scotland Gas Networks are due to commence works on the A902, Ferry Road, Edinburgh beginning 4th July. The works are located between Inverleith Row and Boswall Drive and will involve diversions for Westbound traffic. Delays can be expected and drivers are urged to seek an alternate route.

These works are expected to continue until 9th November 2009.

21/06/2009 - West Lothian - M8(W) J3 (Livingston), Carriageway Works, Sunday 21st June 2009 for 40 nights.

CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENT WORKS M8 JUNCTION 3, LIVINGSTON


From the 21st June 2009, continuing for 40 nights, works will see safety fences constructed along the main carriageway and slip roads together with upgrading of traffic signs and lighting works.

The works will ensure this section of motorway continues to operate safely for years to come.

Major areas of work will be undertaken overnight from 20.00hrs to 06.00hrs to minimise disruption to road users. Slip road closures, lane closures and a 40mph speed limit will be in place for the safety of both road users and roads crews during these hours.

Signed diversions will be in place via the A899 and A89 between Junction 2 and Junction 3A when the slip road closures are in place.

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction during daytime and peak hours.

Stephen Breslin, Transport Scotland Project Manager, said: “By investing in safety fences, upgrading traffic signs and improving lighting on this section of the motorway, the travelling public will benefit from improvements on a road which is used by a high volume of traffic each day.”

John Murphy, Director, BEAR Scotland said: “This section of the M8 has lasted well but now is the time to make improvements. Work will be carried out as quickly as possible to minimise disruption to motorists.

“Works have been planned to cause as little inconvenience to road users as possible, with work taking place during the night from 8pm and 6am.

“We will be working to ensure road users are kept updated with respect to traffic management plans so they can make informed decisions about their travel plans while the work is underway.”

Some delays are likely and road users should allow extra time for journeys and consider alternative routes.

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Real-time Traffic Information

The T-in-the-Park Traffic Information page provides real-time traffic information specific to T-in-the-Park. The Traffic Information page provides details of current incidents, roadworks and queues affecting the major trunk roads around the T-in-the-Park venue as well as variable message signs, live-eye-view cameras and suggested routes.

The page can be viewed at the following location - www.trafficscotland.org/tinthepark/trafficinformation.aspx

Traffic Scotland also provides real-time travel information for the Scottish Trunk Road network which can be viewed on the Traffic Information page.

In addition to real-time traffic information Traffic Scotland also provide Live-Eye-View camera images for a wide range of the road network. These can be viewed on the Live-Eye-Views page.

Traffic Scotland also features Live-Eye-View routes for cameras between Aberdeen and Edinburgh and for the Glasgow M8.

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Transport Planning

It is recommended that, if you are attending T-in-the-Park, you plan your journey in advance. To compare the impact of car sharing on your carbon emission values against those of alternative transport modes to the venue you can use the Traffic Scotland Carbon Calculator and inputting Kinross as the selected destination.

Public Transport Journey Planning

It is recommended that if you are attending the T-in-the-Park 2009 festival that you plan your journey in advance. T-in-the-Park advises people attending the festival to use Public Transport if possible for travel to and from the event.

Citylink buses will be operating additional ticket-based services to the T-in-the-Park venue running from Thursday the 9th through Monday the 13th of July 2009. These services will operate from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee with additional services from a number of other locations to the festival venue drop off point. Tickets must be purchased in advance which can be done online using the Citylink Journey Planner (enter 'T in the Park' as the destination), or by calling the Citylink booking line on 08705 501 501. For further information regarding the service, booking options and fare information, visit the Citylink T-in-the-Park page.

Click on the numbered stations on the map below to get more details.

Download this map as a PDF (67.8 Kb)

For alternative public transport travel options both Traveline Scotland and Transport Direct provide facilities to plan your journey, links to these sites are provided below.

Travelling within Scotland

Traveline Scotland is a public transport planning tool for travel across Scotland. Traveline Scotland also provide further information for planning your journey to T-in-the-Park using public transport. For further Traveline Scotland news see the Traveline Scotland News and Events page.

Travelling from outside Scotland

For those Travelling to T in the Park from outside Scotland, Transport Direct is a website that provides comprehensive, easy-to-use travel information to help you plan your journeys effectively and efficiently around Britain. It offers information for door-to-door travel for both public transport and car journeys.

You can also access these travel planning tools through the Traffic Scotland Plan Your Journey page.

'Green T'

T-in-the-Park is also implementing a 'Green T' policy as the festival looks to become more environmentally friendly. This includes actively encouraging the reduction of carbon emissions produced when travelling to and from the event. You can compare carbon emission values for a variety of transport modes to the T-in-the-Park venue at Kinross using the Traffic Scotland Carbon Calculator.

More Events

For more information on events going on around Scotland, see our Planned Events page.

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Travel by Car

T-in-the-Park manages traffic to and from the event by advising people travelling to the event by car to use the following routes:

Travelling from Glasgow and the West

Follow the M8 eastbound - Join the M80 eastbound and follow the M80 / A80 - Exit at junction 5 and follow the M876 / A876 eastbound over the Clackmannanshire bridge - Follow the A977 northbound - Follow the A823 northbound through Rumbling Bridge - Follow the A91 eastbound

Travelling from Edinburgh and the East

Follow the A90 northbound over the Forth Road Bridge - Follow the M90 northbound - Exit at Junction 5 (dedicated lane)

Travelling from the North

Follow the M90 southbound - Exit at Junction 7 (dedicated lane)

Car Share

Ticket holders travelling by car are advised by T-in-the-Park to car share if possible.

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Travel by Rail

The easiest way to get to T-in-the-Park from a train station is to travel to Glasgow, Edinburgh or Perth train station and then take the T in the Park Citylink shuttle bus from there.

Links to live arrival/departure information for these railway stations is available through Traffic Scotland.

Further information for rail travellers can be found on the official T in the Park website.

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Travel by Air

The nearest airports to the festival are Glasgow International Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Shuttle bus services from these airports will take you into the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh from where regular bus services are available to take you to T in the Park.

Links to live arrival/departure information for these airports is available through Traffic Scotland.

Further information for air travellers can be found on the official T in the Park website.

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Non-Festival Road Users

Non-festival road users are advised to expect some disruption to their normal journey. On 24 June 2009, all vehicular traffic are temporarily restricted as described below on the following roads. Please follow the alternative routes suggested if necessary.

• A91 (Stirling-Cupar-St Andrews) from A922 (Milnathort Cross) to A823 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. Alternative route via A922, B996 High Street, B918 Station Road, A922, A977 and A823.
• B918 (Carnbo-Kinross) in an easterly direction from A91 to A977 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. Alternative route via A91, A823 and A977.
• U234 (Mawhill Road) including a temporary prohibition on waiting. Alternative route via B918 and A91.
• U231 (Tillyochie Road) in an easterly direction from A977 to B918 including a ban on turning left onto A977 and a temporary prohibition on waiting. Alternative route via A977 and A91.
• C494 (Balado Station-Coldrain) from B9097 to B918 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. No diversion available.
• C500 (Gallowhill Road) including a speed restriction of 20mph and a temporary prohibition on waiting. Alternative routes via A922 and A91.
• U212 (East Coldrain-Boreland) from B9097 to C494 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. No diversion available.
• U221 (Gelvan) from B9097 to A91 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. No diversion available.
• U241 (Drum Road) from B9097 to A977 including a temporary prohibition on waiting
• U220 (Mawhill-Dalquiech) from A91 to U219 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. No diversion available.
• U214 (Ballingall-Segie) from A91 to C413 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. No diversion available.
• U219 (Ledlanet-Carnbo) from A91 to U220 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. No diversion available.
• U222 (Loop) from A977 to A91 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. No diversion available.
• C498 (Kinross-Carsegour) from B9097 to U225 including a temporary prohibition on waiting. No diversion available.
• B9097 (Crook of Devon-Kinglassie) from B996 to A977 temporary prohibition on waiting only. Diversion not required.
• A977 (Kincardine-St Andrews) from A823 to M90 temporary prohibition on waiting only. Diversion not required.
• A977 including a prohibition of right turns from Moto services. Alternative route on the A977 via M90 Roundabout.
• A977 including a prohibition of right turns from Dobbies. Alternative route on the A977 via M90 Roundabout.
• A977 including a prohibition of right turns to B918. Alternative route on the A977 via Gartarry Roundabout.
• A977 including a temporary speed restriction of 30mph from its junction with M90 to existing 30mph at Blairingone - a distance of approximately 14.1km.
• A91 including a temporary speed restriction of 30mph from its junction with A823 to existing 30mph at Milnathort – a distance of approx 11.6km.
• B9097 including a temporary speed restriction of 30mph from its junction with B996 to its junction with A977 – a distance of approx 10.1km.
• A823 including a temporary speed restriction of 30mph from its junction with A977 to its junction with A91 - a distance of 2.9km.
• B918 including a temporary speed restriction of 30mph from its junction with A977 to its junction with U231 Tillyochie – a distance of approx 2.4km.
• U231 Tillyochie including a temporary speed restriction of 30mph from its junction with B918 to its junction with A977 – a distance of approx 1.9km.

Real-time traffic information for the road network affected by T-in-the-Park can be viewed on the T-in-the-Park Traffic Information page. To view the latest T-in-the-Park Traffic and Travel news see the latest news section. The Traffic Scotland Plan Your Journey page can be used to plan an alternative route.

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Travel Information Services

Traffic Scotland offers a range of travel information services that can be accessed to obtain real-time traffic information.

WAP and PDA site

Traffic Scotland provides both WAP and PDA accessible sites that can be used to access traffic information while on the move. Please remember not to use mobile phones or PDAs whilst driving.

To view the web site on your PDA simply browse to the Traffic Scotland web site. Your PDA browser should be automatically detected and the PDA site should be displayed. In some cases you may need to point your PDA to www.trafficscotland.org/pda/.

To view the WAP site using your mobile phone go to www.trafficscotland.org/wap.

Traffic Customer Care Line

Traffic Scotland provides the Traffic Customer Care Line. The Traffic Customer Care Line operators have access to the Traffic Scotland Web Site and can provide this information over the phone to the caller. Through this service users will be able to access traffic information whilst on the move, giving them the power to plan and manage their journey to greater effect. The Traffic Customer Care Line free-phone service can be contacted by calling 0800 028 1414.

For further information see the Traffic Customer Care Line page.

RSS Feeds

Traffic Scotland provides a traffic information RSS feed that can deliver real-time traffic information direct to your desktop. This can be accessed using the following link: Traffic Scotland RSS.

Details for installing the RSS feed can be found within the FAQ section of the web site here.

Traffic Information Kiosk

Traffic Scotland have placed a number of traffic information kiosks at locations across the Scottish trunk road network. For further information see the Traffic Information Kiosk page.

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Media Resources

Media users interested in publishing information on the Traffic Scotland service can access information and resources suitable for publication from the Traffic Scotland Media page.

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