Written Question · S3W-24698 · Session 3
What plans are in place for a bypass at Nairn as outlined in the Strategic Transport Projects Review.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans are in place for a bypass at Nairn as outlined in the Strategic Transport Projects Review.
The answer
A delivery partnership has been established between Highland Council and Transport Scotland. This partnership will oversee the design and phased delivery of the Nairn bypass and the A96 upgrade from Nairn to Inverness.
The timetable for undertaking the work on the Nairn bypass and A96 upgrades will be set in the context of overall affordability and the delivery of the A96 masterplan.
Transport Scotland is working constructively with the Highland Council on their Highland-wide local development plan. One of the main purposes of this co-operative approach is to work constructively towards the design and delivery of the Nairn bypass and A96 upgrades.
The timetable for undertaking the work on the Nairn bypass and A96 upgrades will be set in the context of overall affordability and the delivery of the A96 masterplan.
Transport Scotland is working constructively with the Highland Council on their Highland-wide local development plan. One of the main purposes of this co-operative approach is to work constructively towards the design and delivery of the Nairn bypass and A96 upgrades.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-24698 by reference.