The improvement works satisfy the Government’s five key Transport Appraisal Objectives in respect of Environment, Economy, Safety, Integration and Accessibility;
Environment
The area encompassed by the works contains some environmentally designated land. No nationally or internationally protected sites will however be directly impacted. Furthermore, the works include a sustainable drainage system treating runoff from areas of the existing motorway network.
Economy
The works will enable more reliable journey times, maximising the benefits of committed investment in the adjacent strategic network.
Safety
The works will provide enhanced carriageway and junction layouts; relieving congestion and improving weaving opportunities between junctions.
Integration
The works are compatible with existing planning policies for the area and provide the key to unlocking the benefits of adjacent improvements, to the Central Scotland Motorway Network.
Accessibility
The existing pedestrian and cyclist access to amenity areas and linkages to regional routes will be maintained.
Looking for further details of motorway and trunk road improvement projects across Scotland?