The dual carriageway (B8033) from M&S to the Keir roundabout is frequently prone to flooding and closure.  The Northbound carriageway was built to modern standards in the seventies at the same time as the M9 motorway.  The Southbound carriageway has dips and bends and probably last had minor upgrades in the sixties and is prone to flooding.  For this reason, Stirling Council have been keen for some time to reduce the road to be single carriageway using the modern half of the road.  It would also free up the southbound half to be used as a segregated safe cycle route.

The Council argues that with a speed limit of 50, and little room for overtakes, little journey time difference would materialise.  Others in Dunblane argue that they should retain the right to the fastest commute possible.  Please let us know what you think, on Facebook, X or via Dunblane.info.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/flooding-closes-main-road-out-28979346

Here are some pictures from the "lake" hills