Question reference: S4O-00748
- Asked by: Angus MacDonald, MSP for Falkirk East, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 22 February 2012
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Current status: Answered by Alex Neil on 1 March 2012
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress it has made in delivering improvements in port, road and rail infrastructure to support Grangemouth’s role as Scotland’s largest port and main freight distribution centre.
Answer
Progress is being made in delivering the transport connections which are a main component of the development. Transport Scotland is in discussion with Falkirk Council on potential improvements at Junctions 5 and 6 of the M9. Falkirk Council has prepared designs for improvements to Glensburgh Road and Earls Gate roundabout at Junction 6 of the M9.
The A801 Avon Gorge link road (M9 - M8 link) has secured planning permission and all the land required in Falkirk and West Lothian has been acquired.
The Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR) recommends improved access to Grangemouth port and freight hub, allowing larger containers to be transported by rail. This project will be taken forward subject to affordability and the transport allocation in future Spending Reviews.