Carluke cyclist calls for signs on A706 Forth road

A CYCLIST is calling for a warning sign at a hidden dip, after two near-misses with cars overtaking on the A706 road to Forth.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Oct 2012, 12:34 BST

Colin McDougall (66), from Carluke, cycles for his health, but the near-misses with cars have left him worried sick.

He contacted South Lanarkshire Council but received a response turning down his request for a warning sign.

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However, the council told the Gazette this week that it will “reassess” the location to ensure it is appropriately marked.

For more information on this story, pick up a copy of this week’s Carluke and Lanark Gazette which is in the shops now.