Official profile for Queensferry & District Community Council, a statutory body of volunteers representing the people of South Queensferry and Dalmeny, Scotland
The election period for community councils in Edinburgh is officially underway!
We're looking for people who have a passion for their local areas to stand for election.
Nominations open from tomorrow until February 27.
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REMINDER: The next phase of the project to enhance the Queensferry Crossing traffic diversion process gets under way this month, with a series of phased roadworks on the #M90 over nine weeks, beginning on 19 February.
Full details here:
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❗ UPDATE
⌚ 18:00
🛣️ Lane 2 of the #A90 at Dalmeny has now reopened after a serious collision.
⛔ Lane one remains closed.
⏱️ Current delays approx. 15 mins Northbound.
🗺️ Plan your journey: bit.ly/3qQMwts@SETrunkRoads
Significant delays at northbound Queensferry Crossing after an earlier RTC on the bridge.
M90 queued back to M9 J1A
A094 queued back through Newton to the west and to Ferrymuir roundabout to the east.
Routes through Kirkliston likely to be busier than usual.
#edintravel
Various road closures and parking restrictions in South Queensferry from Thurs evening until Sunday noon for the Ferry Fair Festival. Details here queensferrycommunitycouncil.…
Time to pop your legwarmers on and take a trip back to the 80's🎶🎉
Rewind Festival takes place this weekend!
We expect traffic to be heavier than normal on the #M90, #A90, #A85 and the #A9
More info here: bit.ly/44T6Got@rewindfestival
A90 resurfacing Cramond Brig to Burnshot
Road closed to northbound traffic 7.30pm - 6am each weekday night from Monday 3 July for around 4 weeks.
Diversion signed via Maybury Road - A8 - M9 - M90.
@on_lothianbuses 43/N43 will use A89 - B800 shorturl.at/bcei4#edintravel
ALT map image of north and west Edinburgh. A red line shows the extent of the road closure on the A90 between Cramond brig and Burnshot.
A solid purple line shows the diversion via Maybury Road - A8 - M9 - M90.
A dotted purple line shows the non-motorway traffic route from A8 - A89 - B800 through Kirkliston to Queensferry.
A90 westbound / northbound after Barnton remains CLOSED due to an RTC at Cammo.
Traffic queues from Clermiston Road North and delays on Whitehouse Road.
Citybound is down to 1 lane with 10-15min delays.
#edintravel
Finally we have managed to get an in person group in Queensferry. Apply directly to health in mind for a place. Previous groups have found it helpful.
Anne Mitchell, QDCC Health & Well-being
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Monday 15th May will see the welcome addition of a new bus service by Stagecoach (AB1) which serves Queensferry directly to Hermiston Gait Retail Park, adding a further connection to the national rail and tram networks. Full details here :
stagecoachbus.com/promos-and…
From Tuesday, parking attendants will begin riding on @on_lothianbuses services to tackle parking in bus lanes, which disrupts services and slows journey times. Find out more 👉 edinburgh.gov.uk/news/articl…
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🚨 At 3pm on Sunday 23 April, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service. As we have seen in other countries, Emergency Alerts help keep you safe if there is an immediate risk to life by sending an alert direct to your mobile phone.
gov.uk/government/news/time-…
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Great to see work on fixing the Guardian of the Bridges and noticed damage to the Seal has been fixed. Massive thanks to Queensferry & District Community Council for their involvement
Police have had reports of sheds/garages being broken into across Edinburgh. Please remain vigilant and review the security of your property.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously near to your property or vehicle please contact the police immediately.