Fairlie fury over road signs

The signs have been put in position on the narrow pavements indicating the 36 week closure of Jetty Road.

In her letter, Caroline Briggs, who runs the Fairlie Safer Roads and Pavements group said: “We have a very dangerous trunk road through our village with the compounded issues of a very narrow road and pavements. I was shocked to see the amount of signage blocking our pavements completely and the proposal to keep this in place for almost two thirds of a year.

“The signage relates to a minor local road and the signage serves no purpose at all. I can expand if you call me. Please can you arrange to have the signage completely removed as I strongly believe the safety of vulnerable groups and their right to use the pavements FAR outweighs the minor difference the signage makes to a driver.” Villager Chris Cowpe agreed: “Further madness in the village. These new signs are here for eight months virtually blocking the pavement from the north of the village to the Village Hall - a route used by young families on a regular basis. They are of no use since, by the time you get there no other option exists but to carry on.” Mr Cowpe has already made his own enquiries with road authorities and managed to get one of the signs (pictured) removed.

Laura Mclean said: “I just past that on my way home tonight and thought exactly the same thing. I think it is totally shocking - what about the mums with prams or people who may be in a wheel chair - outrageous springs to mind.” Caroline Briggs responded: “Well done to Chris Cowpe! I can’t believe the number of signs for such a small road closure! Especially since if you see the signs there is nothing you can do as a driver!” A spokesperson for Scotland TranServ said: “These are not Scotland TranServ signs but we too share the groups concerns and are speaking to the developer responsible to have them relocated.”