Question reference: S6W-18262
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 23 May 2023
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 2 June 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the updated estimated cost is for works on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful long-term solution.
Answer
The Scottish Government is absolutely committed to an infrastructure solution to address the landslip risks at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. I share the urgency communities and businesses place on maintaining and improving connectivity of this vital route, which is why we are progressing measures for the short, medium and long term in tandem.
On 2 June 2023 the preferred route for the permanent, long-term solution at the Rest and Be Thankful was announced consisting of an online option with a 1.4 kilometre long debris flow shelter. Accompanying this announcement, the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Stage 2 Assessment Report was published and includes the current estimated cost of the preferred option which is approximately £405 million - £470 million (at 2023 prices).