Written Question · S1W-01946 · Session 1
What are the costs of expanding the M8 to a six lane highway between Edinburgh and Glasgow and of dedicating the additional lane to HGV and…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what are the costs of expanding the M8 to a six lane highway between Edinburgh and Glasgow and of dedicating the additional lane to HGV and public transport.
The answer
Based on a study undertaken for the Scottish Office in 1994, which considered the section of the route between Junction 2 (Edinburgh
- Newbridge) and Junction 6 (Newhouse), and more recent work relating to the Newhouse to Glasgow (Baillieston) section, it is estimated that it would cost £238m (excluding VAT) to upgrade the route between Newbridge and Baillieston to dual 3 lane standard. No estimates of the additional costs that would be involved in designating a lane for HGVs and public transport and ensuring the safe operation of such an arrangement have been made.
- Newbridge) and Junction 6 (Newhouse), and more recent work relating to the Newhouse to Glasgow (Baillieston) section, it is estimated that it would cost £238m (excluding VAT) to upgrade the route between Newbridge and Baillieston to dual 3 lane standard. No estimates of the additional costs that would be involved in designating a lane for HGVs and public transport and ensuring the safe operation of such an arrangement have been made.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-01946 by reference.