Question reference: S6W-08102
- Asked by: Ross Greer, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 26 April 2022
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 11 May 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the current status is of the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan project.
Answer
The Scottish Government remains committed to upgrading the key strategic route along the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan. By improving regional connectivity the proposed scheme will help the economy prosper and promote equality by providing fairer access to the Highlands and Islands.
Transport Scotland recently published an interactive Story Map to provide updated information regarding the scheme and to keep the public informed of progress as the project develops. While there is still a lot of development work to be carried out, which is being informed by our enhanced understanding of the specific complexities associated with improving this iconic route, we continue to push forward the preparation stages to deliver this scheme as soon as possible.
Delivery of the scheme itself can only commence if it is approved under the relevant statutory procedures and thereafter a timetable for its progress can be set in accordance with the availability of funding.