A series of rolling road closures will be in place, making some local businesses inaccessible to customers at peak trading times, and a number of local Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) members have raised concerns about the planning and communication around the high-profile event.
One of those business owners is Neil Butler, who runs Stewart Tower Dairy with his wife, Linsey. Their family business is on the C408 road east of Bankfoot, which will be completely closed to traffic from 10.30am to 2.15pm to accommodate Medio Fondo cyclists.
Drop in to these community events for more information:
- Wed 5 July, 9am-1pm, Methven Community Centre
- Wed 5 July, 1pm-6pm, St Catherines Church, Blairgowrie
- Thu 6 July, 9am-6pm, 2 High St, Perth
- Fri 7 July, 9am-1pm, Kirkmichael Session House
Follow these links for more information:
- Article on Perth & Kinross Council website
- Road Closures Times
- Further event information and maps
- Event letter to residents and businesses
Will your business be affected by these road closures? Let us know.
To register your opinion, email the FSB’s Mike Duncan with comments around the following:
- What impact will the road closures have on your business?
- Would you like to get involved to help make the event a success?
- Would you like an event briefing from the organisers/Council?
Congestion in Perth is also of major concern on Friday 4th of August, compounded by full-day city-centre street closures as visitors arrive for the opening day of the Perth Show. The A93 linking Perth to Blairgowrie will be closed for 7 hours.
Please contact FSB’s Mike Duncan with your business concerns.
