M9 improvement works arrive at a critical juncture for Winchburgh
October 21 2021
Approval has been granted for a new interchange junction off the M9 at Winchburgh, West Lothian, opening up access for a 20-year masterplan to deliver a minimum of 3,800 homes and 40 acres of employment land.
The Made Road Order will provide motorway access to a 352-hectare site, formed from four new slip roads centred on an existing underpass, linking to an upgraded core road through the town centre. Excavated soils will be used to form a landscaped bund.
John Hamilton, chief executive of Winchburgh Developments commented: “The new junction has been a core element of the Winchburgh masterplan since its inception. Historically, transport connectivity has been heavily constrained by a motorway network that completely bypassed the village. This development will be transformational in improving journey times to and from Edinburgh and the Lothians for residents, businesses and visitors.”
Work to transform the former mining village is already well underway with the delivery of 650 homes, parks and a canalside marina.
Sweco is expected to commence delivery of the new junction in February next year for completion by the end of 2022.
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