Transport Improvements in the Pipeline (Council, Transport Scotland and CALMAC)
Argyll and Bute Council · 6 June 2025
Back to Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership - Management Committee — 6 June 2025 and its agenda
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CPP MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Transport Scotland Roads Directorate …..improvements in the pipeline over next ??? Years…..
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The Trunk Road Network……; The whole network is 2,179 miles with around 880 miles within the NW unit of which my remit as Area Manager for TS Roads…..; • A82, A83, A85, A828 • Total of around 225 miles of trunk road within Argyle & Bute Council boundaries (& also A84, A87, A887, A830…..a further 275 miles) Network Maintenance Contract within the NW Unit is BEAR Scotland
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Improvement Schemes…..; Examples of Schemes…..; We have a wide range of schemes currently identified which include the following…..; Road widening schemes, Assess & remedial works at a number of “Landslide Risk Areas”, affected areas by flooding and river erosion, number of NMU improvements (or Active Travel schemes) and lay by improvements throughout the network….. ..…as well as the routine inspections, sign cleaning, landscape, structural, rock slope, seawall, drainage maintenance and VRS renewal schemes to maintain the network….. A828 Ledaig, rock slope A83 Erines, widening A83 Furnace, river erosion
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A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan…..; A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan Story Map ….website link…. Reasons why the need for improvements…..; Examples of proposals…..; The route…..;
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Rest and Be Thankful…..; Major Event of 2020; Preferred Option – Long Term Solution – Debris Flow Shelter; Event of Feb. 2024; Event of Sep. 2024; A83 Rest and Be Thankful Story Map….website link….
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Our directorates Low Carbon Economy Responsible for working across Government and with our partners and stakeholders, to create the conditions for Scotland to lead in and benefit from the shift to ultra- low emission vehicles. Roads Responsible for the safe operation of the Trunk Road Network, roads policy, air quality and the environment, transport resilience and transport planning for major events. Finance and Corporate Services Provides core services and advice in finance, human resources, learning and development, information technology, facilities, health and safety, chief executive support, communications and corporate governance. Major Projects Responsible for the design, development, procurement and construction of major trunk road improvement projects across Scotland, along with providing procurement advice across the organisation. Bus, Accessibility and Active Travel Responsible for the Scottish Government’s policy relating to bus, active travel, smart and integrated ticketing and accessible travel. Transport Strategy and Analysis Responsible for transport strategy and integration, transport futures, transport analysis and strategic transporting planning. Aviation, Maritime, Freight and Canals Promotes Scotland’s international connectivity and transport links to our remote and island communities. Rail Responsible for Scotland’s rail policy, specification and development as well as the funding of Scotland’s rail infrastructure, passenger and freight services through rail industry delivery partners. Ferries Promoting connectivity of our islands and remote communities through contract management, vessel and infrastructure replacement and the Islands Connectivity Plan. .