Work to deliver a new walking, cycling and wheeling route that will link Bridge of Allan to Stirling has started.
The project will connect Bridge of Allan (at the junction of Keir Street and Fountain Road) with the Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling infrastructure on Airthrey Road (at the Hillfoots Road junction) near the University of Stirling.
Funded by Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund, the work started on Keir Street and the first phase will take 12 weeks.
The designs for the project, which is due to be completed in late autumn 2027, were influenced by a public consultation that took place in 2025.
For Keir Street, traffic calming measures will be created, as well as surface alterations to discourage speeding and reinforce the Highway Code at junctions. There will be no cycle lanes or narrowing of the road on Keir Street and on-street parking will be maintained.
Temporary signs have been installed, and letters have been sent to residents and businesses in the vicinity of Kier Street with more information. This includes details on temporary local road closures and traffic management measures to ensure the safety of road users, pedestrians and workers.
Environment, Transport and Net Zero convener Cllr Alasdair Tollemache said: “We were delighted to secure funding from Transport Scotland for this important project which will connect Bridge of Allan to Stirling along safe and accessible active travel routes. It will give residents and visitors the option to walk or cycle to reach work, schools, parks, shops, university or college, public transport hubs, attractions and other destinations.
“The new infrastructure will deliver a wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits and it will link to other current and planned active routes, supporting our wider efforts to create an integrated public transport and active travel network. The design of the route including on Keir Street has been informed by feedback we received in surveys to help it meet the needs of local communities. Residents have also shared concerns for some time about excess speeding on Keir Street. We will continue to engage with residents and business throughout the works and aim to minimise disruption as much as possible.”
The improvements on Keir Street include widening of existing footpaths to improve pedestrian accessibility; construction of elevated sections of road to create a safer, continuous path for pedestrians; new roadside drainage; as well as traffic and pedestrian signs and road marking alterations.
Vehicle access to properties and businesses will be maintained where possible, and residents will be notified in advance of any temporary restrictions. Emergency service vehicles, business deliveries, refuse collection vehicles, and resident access will be accommodated throughout.
