Written Question · S3W-20236 · Session 3
Further to the answer to question S3W-16656 by Stewart Stevenson on 27 October 2008, whether further engineering works are planned to impro…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-16656 by Stewart Stevenson on 27 October 2008, whether further engineering works are planned to improve the safety of the A77 in south Ayrshire.
The answer
Yes, the following engineering schemes are within the current Transport Scotland programme:
Ardwell to Slockenray
| Overtaking opportunity (WS2+1)
Drummuckloch to Innermessan
| Overtaking opportunity (WS2+1)
Parkend to Bennane
| Overtaking opportunity (WS2+1)
Burnside Improvements
| Carriageway re-alignment
Symington and Bogend Toll
| Central Reservation Gaps and Grade Separation
The recently published Strategic Transport Projects Review recognised the importance of A77 and has recommended upgrading the A77 from single to dual carriageway around Ayr, grade separation of key junctions and enhancements south of Ayr.
Ardwell to Slockenray
| Overtaking opportunity (WS2+1)
Drummuckloch to Innermessan
| Overtaking opportunity (WS2+1)
Parkend to Bennane
| Overtaking opportunity (WS2+1)
Burnside Improvements
| Carriageway re-alignment
Symington and Bogend Toll
| Central Reservation Gaps and Grade Separation
The recently published Strategic Transport Projects Review recognised the importance of A77 and has recommended upgrading the A77 from single to dual carriageway around Ayr, grade separation of key junctions and enhancements south of Ayr.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-20236 by reference.