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Study to consider Dalry bypass
28/06/2004
A full study into road problems at Dalry will also
include the possibility of a bypass.
Consultants will identify the problems and how best to
tackle them, and look at how improvements to roads can be
integrated with better public transport.
Following a meeting with North Ayrshire Council,
Transport Minister Nicol Stephen said:
"The Executive is committed to supporting transport
improvements which improve the quality of life in
Scotland's communties. Traffic problems caused by through
traffic in and around Dalry, including heavy goods
vehicles, are a matter of serious local concern.
"We are determined to take action which will improve the
existing situation and reduce the inconvenience for
residents.
"This study will look at all the options for improving
the A737 in and around Dalry, including the role of
enhancements to public transport. I am aware of the strong
local demand for a bypass and we will consider this option
carefully.
"The Executive is already improving North Ayrshire's
roads. For example, the new A78 Ardrossan, Saltcoats and
Stevenston Bypass is on schedule to open early next year.
This study will allow us to make further improvements on
the A737."
The study will be conducted following the Scottish
Transport Appraisal Guidance. A consultant will be
appointed by the end of summer and the report is expected
to be submitted to the Executive in the Spring of 2005.
The results of the Dalry study will be taken into
consideration during the forthcoming Strategic Transport
Projects Review to be undertaken by the new national
transport agency. This will commence before 2007.
The Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) was
originally issued as a consultation document in July 2001
and the final version was launched by the Transport
Minister Nicol Stephen in September 2003. STAG sets out on
objective led process for the consideration of transport
options that best meet national, regional and local
transport policies and strategies.
It is a requirement of the Scottish Executive that any
transport project for which it provides funding or approval
must be appraised in accordance with STAG.