Written Question · S2W-28101 · Session 2
Whether it will identify all road bridges on the trunk road network where traffic movements are controlled by traffic lights and which of t…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will identify all road bridges on the trunk road network where traffic movements are controlled by traffic lights and which of these bridges are programmed to be upgraded or replaced in order to allow continuous traffic movement.
The answer
There are 19 locations where traffic movement over a trunk road bridge is controlled by traffic lights. These are as follows:
Fixed Bridges with Permanent Traffic Signals:
A828Connel.
A83 Aray Bridge.
A96 Inveramsay Bridge.
A95 Dalvey Bridge.
A95 Cromdale Bridge.
A7 Skippers Bridge.
A7 Factory Bridge.
A701 St. Anne’s Bridge.
A76 Whitehill Bridge.
A82 Nevis River (Signals provided for junction)
A830 Lochy River New (Signals provided for junction).
Swing Bridges Over Canals with Permanent Traffic Signals:
A830 Banavie.
A82 Laggan.
A82 Aberchalder.
A82 Fort Augustus.
A82 Tomnahrich.
A83 Ardrishaig.
Bridges with Temporary Traffic Signals:
A82 Larig Eilde – new bridge under construction; due for removal January 2007.
A9 Berrydale Langwell/ A9 Berrydale Water – under repair; due for removal September2006.
Transport Scotland has no plans to upgrade or replace any of the above bridges to allow continuous traffic movement, except for those with temporary traffic signals.
Transport Scotland has the operational responsibility for Scottish trunk roads and can be contacted for more information if required.
Fixed Bridges with Permanent Traffic Signals:
A828Connel.
A83 Aray Bridge.
A96 Inveramsay Bridge.
A95 Dalvey Bridge.
A95 Cromdale Bridge.
A7 Skippers Bridge.
A7 Factory Bridge.
A701 St. Anne’s Bridge.
A76 Whitehill Bridge.
A82 Nevis River (Signals provided for junction)
A830 Lochy River New (Signals provided for junction).
Swing Bridges Over Canals with Permanent Traffic Signals:
A830 Banavie.
A82 Laggan.
A82 Aberchalder.
A82 Fort Augustus.
A82 Tomnahrich.
A83 Ardrishaig.
Bridges with Temporary Traffic Signals:
A82 Larig Eilde – new bridge under construction; due for removal January 2007.
A9 Berrydale Langwell/ A9 Berrydale Water – under repair; due for removal September2006.
Transport Scotland has no plans to upgrade or replace any of the above bridges to allow continuous traffic movement, except for those with temporary traffic signals.
Transport Scotland has the operational responsibility for Scottish trunk roads and can be contacted for more information if required.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-28101 by reference.