Progress tracker

Consultations come and go. Small changes seem to happen out of nowhere. Over the years it can be difficult to track what was agreed, funded and implemented. Let's celebrate the wins and keep a watchful eye on commitments until we see actual progress.

Cuckoo Bridge Retail Centre Read the full details

Current Status

Red - No progress

1 gap

Lack of access from the Maxwelltown Path to the retail park

Amber - Some progress

2 gaps

Glasgow Road Crossing
Tesco Garage Entrance

Green - Closed

1 gap

KFC Entrance

History of Activity

Painting of an informal zebra crossing

Gap Closed KFC Entrance - Gap Closed

There is now a painted zebra crossing where bikes and pedestrians cross in front of the exit to the drive through

Outcome: Visible alert to drivers that pedestrians and cyclists will be crossing.

No change in scores

Improvements to Cuckoo Bridge North toucan crossing (crossing Glasgow Street)

Detailed Design Glasgow Road Crossing - Some Progress

Replacement of the existing two stage crossing with a single-stage crossing and improved access from the Maxwelltown path

Outcome: The detailed design has been approved and is slated for completion some time in 2026.

No change in scores

Improvements to Cuckoo Bridge North (crossing at Tesco garage)

Detailed Design Tesco Garage Entrance - Some Progress

The design to improve the Cuckoo Bridge North toucan crossing also included options to adjust the crossing of the entrance to the retail park at the Tesco garage with a re-sited pedestrian crossing island.

Outcome: The detailed design has been approved and is slated for completion some time in 2026.

No change in scores

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