Highland Council introducing 20 mph limits
Highland Council in Scotland says progress continues to be made by to introduce 20 mph speed limits to more than 100 sites this year. Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans said: “Work is ongoing at pace to deliver this ambitious project which will benefit Highland communities. “The scheme will improve road […]
Scotland sets out “investing for the future” plans
The Scottish Government has confirmed its key priorities for future transport investment with the publication of the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2). STPR2 will help deliver the vision, priorities and outcomes set out in the second National Transport Strategy and inform transport investment in Scotland for the next 20 years. The final report makes […]
Investing in transport for the future as Transport Scotland confirms key priorities
The Scottish Government has confirmed its key priorities for future transport investment with the publication of the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2). STPR2 will help deliver the vision, priorities and outcomes set out in the second National Transport Strategy and inform transport investment in Scotland for the next 20 years. The final report makes 45 […]
ITS (UK) joins Scottish road sector in showcasing intelligent transport at Road Expo Scotland
ITS (UK) has met with members from across Scotland as it joined the Road Expo Scotland trade show in Glasgow. The Intelligent Transport Systems industry association took a prominent exhibition stand at the two-day event alongside eight members who also exhibited. These were event partner Transport Scotland, Executive Members Balfour Beatty, Gaist, SRL and WSP […]
Right turns banned at dangerous A9 junction
Essential safety improvements will take place from Sunday at the A9/B9161 junction at Munlochy in the Scottish Highlands. On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out works to prohibit the right turn manoeuvre northwards from the B9161 road onto the A9 northbound carriageway to Tore. Highland Council have made a legal order […]
Rest and Be Thankful solution may still be a decade away
Ministers in Scotland have confirmed that a solution to the troublesome Rest and Be Thankful stretch of the A83 may not be solved until 2033. The Herald newspaper reports that, despite a campaign backed by 1,500 businesses which has been pushing for the scheme to fix landslip issues to be delivered by 2024, ministers have […]
130 areas of Scotland could get 20 mph limits
A council in Scotland is looking to introduce a blanket 20 mile per hour speed limit on roads in its villages and towns. The Press and Journal newspaper reports Transport Scotland has asked Highland Council to be its pilot local authority for a national 20 mph speed limit plan. Highland Council has already delivered the […]
Transport Scotland gives A9 safety update
Scotland’s Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth, has chaired the latest meeting of the A9 Safety Group in Pitlochry. Following several recent fatalities, partner organisations have again convened to consider any short-term interventions which can be made for the route in advance of dualling works. During the meeting, the Minister for Transport confirmed existing proposals totalling […]
Transport Scotland’s winter service launch 22/23
Scotland’s trunk roads will be patrolled by a record number of gritters this winter to help keep Scotland moving during challenging weather conditions. The will be the first winter period where all four improved network maintenance contracts will be in place across the network, bringing increased quality and innovation to the winter service. Enhanced patrol provision […]
Scotland publishes road casualty statistics for 2021
Finalised statistics for 2021 confirm that the number of people killed or injured in reported road accidents in Scotland in 2021 remained broadly in line with 2020. The Reported Road Casualties publication, released today by Transport Scotland statisticians, provides finalised figures for the number of people injured or killed as a result of road accidents. […]