Transport Scotland is responsible for the repair and maintenance of Scotland’s trunk roads.
We prioritise our road maintenance to ensure that our roads are kept in safe condition for all users.
The trunk road network is subject to wear and tear. A significant proportion of the maintenance budget is spent addressing these deteriorations in order to maintain the structural integrity of the roads.
Transport Scotland has in place a review process which requires Operating Companies to obtain approval before any new maintenance scheme can go ahead. This process requires detailed evidence to be provided to Transport Scotland to provide a robust assessment against the priority and value for money.
The outcome of this is a 1 year implementation programme and a further two year planning programme. The Road Asset Management Plan, published in November 2007, sets out how we manage the trunk road network.
Operating Companies continually survey the network and keep a database of the road conditions.
120 maintenance projects took place last year, with a total value of £45 million.
Contact us for further information about the schemes. If you notice any defects along any parts of the trunk road network or have any other queries relating to the management of the trunk roads you can contact the relevant Operating Company through their website:
Customer care telephone number: 0800 028 1414.
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