What steps it has taken towards establishing a grade-separated junction on the A90 at Laurencekirk.

We recognisethat the long-term solution for this junction maybe a grade-separated junction.However, in the meantime, other measures have been considered and action has beentaken to implement a range of safety initiatives including the installation of CCTVcameras, a 50mph speed limit in the vicinity of the Laurencekirk junction, advancewarning signs, anti-skid surfacing and renewed road markings. We will continue tomonitor safety around the junction and take further action as necessary. The forthcomingStrategic Transport Projects Review will provide the future framework for decisionson competing priorities for investment in schemes to improve the trunk road network,including proposals for grade separation at junctions such as the A90 at Laurencekirk.