Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government whether noise mitigation measures form part of the current scope of work being undertaken on the M8 at Charing Cross.
Noise mitigation measures do not form part of the current scope of works being undertaken at Charing Cross.
Glasgow City Council are currently constructing an active travel scheme to install cycle lanes at Charing Cross and along St George’s Road. Therefore, as the area around Charing Cross is changing substantially, it is our intention to undertake noise monitoring in the area on completion of these works to ensure that any noise mitigation works implemented in the future work effectively following these major works.
Transport Scotland is committed to ensuring noise management is included in all their activities and responsibilities, including the work being undertaken on the M8 at Charing Cross. Transport Scotland has also been working closely with Glasgow City Council on providing noise management advice to the Future of the M8 Motion, and related schemes.