West Lothian Council slows things down and gives people space

The introduction of new temporary speed limits has commenced with temporary 20mph speed limit signage being erected in towns and villages across West Lothian.

There have been around 200 small 20mph speed limit signs erected and 30mph speed limit signage will also be changed to 20mph. The temporary 40mph speed limit signage on the Bathgate Hills to Winchburgh area, Bonnytoun Road in Linlithgow and the Harburn rural road area will provide reduced vehicle speeds on these rural country roads providing a safer environment for all users.

The vegetation clearance works on existing cyclepaths and footways has commenced and work has been completed on the areas of offending foliage on the National Cycle Route 75.

Physical distancing signage in towns and villages has also commenced. These signs and banners will assist in reminding people of the importance of social distancing on public footways. The towns completed to date are Addiewell, Stoneyburn, Bents, Fauldhouse, West Calder, Breich, Polbeth, Mid Calder, East Calder and Kirknewton.

A programme of delivery is currently being developed for the introduction of physical distancing measures at some of the more heavily used bus stops and narrow footways within towns. These improvements will make it easier for the public to socially distance at bus stops and pinch points.