Written Question · S5W-04307 · Session 5
Whether it will list the locations on the (a) M8, (b) M74 and (c) A725 where sound-proofing barriers have been constructed as part of the M…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will list the locations on the (a) M8, (b) M74 and (c) A725 where sound-proofing barriers have been constructed as part of the M8 M73 M74 Improvement Plan.
The answer
The locations of the 24 soundproofing barriers constructed on the M8 and A725 as part of the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project are shown in the following table. No sound-proofing barriers have been constructed on the M74.
Location of Barrier
Length
Length
(by location)
A89 to M8 westbound slip road, NE of Swinton
550m
550m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (1)
160m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (2)
60m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (3)
200m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (4)
370m
790m
North side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge
350m
North side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge
*
965m
1315m
South side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (1)
550m
South side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (2)
200m
South side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge* (3)
250m
1000m
North side of new M8, south of Coatbridge
225m
East side of A725, west of north Bellshill (Carnbroe Mains Farm)
260m
South side of new M8, north of Bellshill
210m
North side of new M8, north of Bellshill
480m
North side of new A8 APR, north of Eurocentral/south of Woodhall*
1240m
South side of new A8 APR, north of Eurocentral west
410m
South side of new A8 APR, north of Eurocentral east
590m
South side of new A8 APR, north of Honeywell
290m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Chapelhall
200m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Chapelhall
*
1185m
1385m
East side of A725, west of Bellshill/Orbiston (1)
555m
East side of A725, west of Bellshill/Orbiston (2)
115m
East side of A725, west of Bellshill/Orbiston (3)
170m
East side of A725, west of Bellshill/Orbiston (4)
160m
1000m
* Barriers at these locations are partially replaced by earth bunds.
Location of Barrier
Length
Length
(by location)
A89 to M8 westbound slip road, NE of Swinton
550m
550m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (1)
160m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (2)
60m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (3)
200m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (4)
370m
790m
North side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge
350m
North side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge
*
965m
1315m
South side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (1)
550m
South side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge (2)
200m
South side of new M8, south of Bargeddie/Coatbridge* (3)
250m
1000m
North side of new M8, south of Coatbridge
225m
East side of A725, west of north Bellshill (Carnbroe Mains Farm)
260m
South side of new M8, north of Bellshill
210m
North side of new M8, north of Bellshill
480m
North side of new A8 APR, north of Eurocentral/south of Woodhall*
1240m
South side of new A8 APR, north of Eurocentral west
410m
South side of new A8 APR, north of Eurocentral east
590m
South side of new A8 APR, north of Honeywell
290m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Chapelhall
200m
North side of new A8 APR, south of Chapelhall
*
1185m
1385m
East side of A725, west of Bellshill/Orbiston (1)
555m
East side of A725, west of Bellshill/Orbiston (2)
115m
East side of A725, west of Bellshill/Orbiston (3)
170m
East side of A725, west of Bellshill/Orbiston (4)
160m
1000m
* Barriers at these locations are partially replaced by earth bunds.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S5W-04307 by reference.