Question reference: S6W-00549
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 8 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 18 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in making improvements to the (a) A77 and (b) A75.
Answer
Consideration of potential improvements to all strategic transport infrastructure across the whole of Scotland continues to be undertaken through the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2). This work is building upon the findings of the South West Scotland Transport Study which set out the Case for Change for transport in the south west and included 23 recommendations, four of which were specifically focussed on the A77 and A75.
STPR2 will create the evidence basis for future transport investment decisions by the Scottish Government for the next 20 years. It will set out how the recommended investments will contribute Net Zero, Inclusive Growth and our vision is for a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system helping deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses and visitors.
At the core of STPR2 is the Sustainable Investment Hierarchy. We will aim first to reduce the need to travel unsustainably, make better use of and enhance existing infrastructure, before investing in new capacity. This hierarchy is also central to Infrastructure Investment Plan.
STPR2 will conclude later this year, with publication of recommendations for investment and an appropriate statutory consultation period.