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A907 missing link opens
08/11/2002
The final stretch of A907 Stirling to Alloa road was
officially opened today.
The missing link of the joint Stirling and
Clackmanannshire council project was completed when
the Executive provided a funding shortfall of over £4
million following local government reorganisation.
Opening the 3km stretch of road, First Minister Jack
McConnell said:
"This road will make a huge difference to local people,
providing a modern route to replace the windy road I used
to travel daily during my time in Stirling.
"The completion of this road will help ease congestion,
making travelling less stressful and safer as well as
providing other improvements, including a cycleway on the
old road.
"I know that everyone who lives, works and visits this
area will be delighted that this incomplete stretch of road
is now joined up to the rest of the network making it an
asset to the community."
The 3km stretch of road was begun by Central Regional
Council. Following local government reorganisation, neither
Stirling nor Clackmannanshire councils could afford to
complete the road.
In April 2000, Jack McConnell - as Finance Minister -
announced a £3.3 award to the councils to complete the
route. A further £910,000 was provided in 2001.