FOI release reveals level of road traffic accidents involving non-UK resident drivers in Scotland
The number of road traffic accidents in Scotland involving foreign or non-UK resident drivers (e.g., overseas licence holders, tourist drivers, or vehicles registered outside the UK) has been revealed following a Freedom of Information request. Transport Scotland was asked to provide: The request also asked that if nationality or residence status is not recorded directly, […]
Drivers will learn to accept congestiom charging schemes, says Transport Scotland
Transport Scotland officials have discussed the idea of a congestion charge being introduced in some regions in Scotland, and said evidence suggested that Scots would ‘accept’ this, despite the controversy surrounding low emission zones, according to a report seen by the Scottish Daily Express. In a bid to curb vehicle use, Transport Scotland commissioned a report […]
A9 dualling switches to £1.9bn framework model
The Scottish Government is switching to a framework-led approach to deliver the final five contracts on the A9 dualling programme. Until now the venture had been run along the lines of a project-by-project tender model. According to Construction Enquirer, Transport Scotland will start market engagement next month ahead of inviting bids in March for places […]
Transport Scotland provides A9 Dualling delivery plan update
Scotland’s Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop MSP has announced the Scottish Government’s 2026 Delivery Plan for the A9 Dualling Programme – confirming the remaining sections of the Programme will be delivered using capital funding. The Scottish Government says that it is fully committed to delivering A9 dualling by the end of 2035 and the 2026 Delivery […]
A9 funding announcement due this month, amid concerns over new deadline
The Scottish Government is once again under pressure over the A9 just two years on from the announcement of the new dualling deadline of 2035 – with funding at the heart of the issue. Transport Scotland has confirmed the government will make an announcement about funding for the delayed Inverness-Perth dualling programme during the Budget on 13 […]
A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig traffic management measures to be implemented
Significant traffic management measures will be implemented on the A9 between Jubilee Bridge and Ballinluig from Monday 5 January 2026 ahead of major construction works starting in the spring for the A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project. A temporary 40mph speed restriction will be in place from Monday 5 January and is expected to […]
Scottish Government urged to speed up trunk roads upgrade
The Scottish Conservatives will press ministers to speed up work to upgrade key trunk roads around Scotland, including the the A75, A77 and A96. Russell Findlay’s party will also demand a guarantee that there be no further delays on the work to fully dual the A9, says the Inverness Courier. The Tories will use their […]
A83 Rest and Be Thankful improvements making progress
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are continuing essential improvement works on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. Recent activity has focused on drainage repairs and strengthening hillside barriers, both of which are vital to improving the long-term resilience of the route. The existing traffic lights will remain in place until Wednesday 10 December […]
SWARCO awarded £25m Transport Scotland VMS contract
A major contract to upgrade electronic signage across Scotland’s trunk road network has been awarded to SWARCCO UK & Ireland following a competitive tender process. Up to £25m will be invested in improving and replacing Variable Message Signs (VMS) at locations around the country to ensure Traffic Scotland continues to provide drivers with high quality, […]
Sheriffhall Roundabout inquiry: Two years on and still no answers
Scotland’s Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said a major upgrade of Edinburgh’s Sheriffhall Roundabout remains a ‘priority’ for the Scottish Government, more than two years after a report on the project was completed. Funding for the ‘flyover’ scheme to separate local traffic from motorway traffic and cut traffic jams at the congested roundabout are part of the UK and […]