Written Question · S2W-13297 · Session 2
Whether it will provide an update on the action that it intends to take to improve road safety at the A90 junctions around Laurencekirk.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide an update on the action that it intends to take to improve road safety at the A90 junctions around Laurencekirk.
The answer
The Scottish Executive intends to introduce the following measures to improve road safety on the A90 at the Laurencekirk/Marykirk junctions:
The introduction of a 50mph speed limit over a 1,600 metre length of the A90 between Oatyhill and Johnstone Lodge.
The installation of a safety camera
The introduction of a 50mph speed limit over a 1,600 metre length of the A90 between Oatyhill and Johnstone Lodge.
The installation of advanced warning signs
The extension of high friction surfacing
Renewal and relocation of the direction signs to Marykirk to assist visibility
Installation of verge markers
Renewal of lining
The clearance of vegetation.
These safety measures will be introduced as soon as possible and we are starting the necessary statutory procedures to reduce the speed limit to 50mph between Oatyhill and Johnstone Lodge immediately.
The introduction of a 50mph speed limit over a 1,600 metre length of the A90 between Oatyhill and Johnstone Lodge.
The installation of a safety camera
The introduction of a 50mph speed limit over a 1,600 metre length of the A90 between Oatyhill and Johnstone Lodge.
The installation of advanced warning signs
The extension of high friction surfacing
Renewal and relocation of the direction signs to Marykirk to assist visibility
Installation of verge markers
Renewal of lining
The clearance of vegetation.
These safety measures will be introduced as soon as possible and we are starting the necessary statutory procedures to reduce the speed limit to 50mph between Oatyhill and Johnstone Lodge immediately.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-13297 by reference.