Question reference: S5W-35950
- Asked by: Angus MacDonald, MSP for Falkirk East, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 10 March 2021
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 23 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress being made towards breaking ground on the upgrade of the A801 Avon Gorge Crossing.
Answer
Falkirk Council are leading the delivery of this scheme and are responsible, along with West Lothian Council, for ensuring that the business case remains robust and for setting the final timetable on delivery, which is expected to come forward later this year. The Scottish Government remains fully committed to delivering its share of funding for this project.
Transport Scotland officials remain in dialogue with Council officers to ensure that an agreement can be reached and I have asked officials to pursue discussions to develop a Memorandum of Understanding or a similar framework for the three funding parties to work within. As part of this I will be seeking assurances from the respective councils that they remain committed to delivering the project and have in place the necessary funding to do so.