Question reference: S6W-16950
- Date lodged: 11 April 2023
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 2 May 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when Transport Scotland last met (a) members and (b) officials from Dumfries and Galloway Council in relation to upgrading the A75.
Answer
Transport Scotland officials last met with members and officials from Dumfries and Galloway Council to specifically discuss upgrades to the A75 at the spring Convention of the South of Scotland on 28 February 2022. Transport Scotland’s Director of Transport Strategy and Analysis presented a paper which included details about STPR2 Recommendation 40 (Access to Stranraer and the ports at Cairnryan).
In addition, Transport Scotland officials have quarterly liaison meetings with Dumfries and Galloway Council officers, Police Scotland and the Trunk Road Operating Companies to discuss road maintenance and other operational issues. The most recent meeting took place on 16 February 2023.