What assessment it has made of the cumulative economic impact of road closures and disruption on the A77, including on businesses, freight …

The impact of road closures varies according to the specific circumstances, including whether the closure is planned or unplanned, its location, duration and the availability of diversion routes. As a result, the economic impacts of individual incidents will differ, and no cumulative assessment has been undertaken by the Scottish Government.Nonetheless, the Scottish Government recognises the strategic importance of the A77 for communities, businesses and freight operators in South West Scotland, and the importance of maintaining a safe and resilient trunk road network. Transport Scotland considers the impacts of planned works and network disruptions as part of its management of the trunk road network and continues to engage with stakeholders on matters affecting the resilience and operation of the A77.