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Bypass is 'only way' to stop village becoming rat run to Queensferry Crossing

Villagers are concerned about congestion and pollution from so many vehicles

Daily Record

Motorists urged to plan ahead with section of A82 to close for tree felling works

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland are undertaking essential tree felling works on the A82 southbound between Stoneymollan Roundabout and Renton from 8pm on Monday November 21 until 6am on Friday November 25.

Daily Record

West Lothian village bypass 'only solution' to cut Queensferry Crossing traffic

A traffic management trial through Newton caused lengthy tailbacks but did nothing to discourage cars and lorries using the main street as a short cut to the Queensferry Crossing, now a 12 year old idea has been put back on the table

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Nicola Sturgeon rejects cronyism accusation over ferries contract

Scottish first minister defends decision to give £97m contract in 2016 to financier Jim McColl

The Guardian - UK

Island community plans to take control of ferry services from CalMac

AN Island community group has launched a plan for a possible community takeover of ferry services from CalMac.

The National (Scotland)

Overnight lane closures on major Ayrshire road for cycle lane improvements

Cyclists and pedestrians are set to benefit from the overnight works which start on Monday.

Daily Record

Drink drive deaths double in Scotland as Glasgow marks the highest rates in the country

A report from Transport Scotland published today shows there were 20 fatalities in Scotland in 2020 compared with 10 in 2010, as the Scottish drink drive limit was lowered in December 2014 from 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood to 50mg.

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Barrier to Dumfries and Galloway holiday park's expansion bid removed

Swalwell Holiday Group will no longer have to fund road upgrades required if they are to add caravans to Auchenlarie Holiday Park

Daily Record

East Lothian A1 resurfacing works will cause disruption as roads close overnight

The roadworks will take place across the majority of November and the beginning of December. Motorists have been told to expect disruption as stretches of the road will be closed overnight.

Edinburgh Live

Pressure mounts to accelerate A9 dualling project after death of Perthshire man George Norris

Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser has called on the Scottish Government to “sit up and take notice” following the recent spate of fatalities

Daily Record

Massive 750 home development at risk over bizarre horse bridge demand in Ayrshire

Councillors rejected a second attempt by developers at Corton in Ayr to remove a requirement for a horse bridge over the A77.

Daily Record

It's cheaper to get a fine in Edinburgh than pay for parking in city centre

It is now considerably cheaper to pay for a parking fine for a full working day than it is to pay to legally park in several city centre streets in Scotland's capital.

Edinburgh Live

Lanarkshire motorists warned of week-long overnight road closures

The overnight closures will commence from Tuesday, October 18.

Daily Record

Controversial 20mph speed limits could stay on West Lothian roads

Survey of roads could pave the way for the speed restrictions to be a permanent feature

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian 20mph zones set to remain in bid for safer streets

A new survey of West Lothian's 600 miles of road will provide the basis for decisions on which areas should have permanent 20mph restrictions as part of a Scotland wide drive for safer roads by the end of the decade

Daily Record

Long-awaited £70million upgrade to Avon Gorge now 'unaffordable'

Costs to improve the accident hotspot have now risen by £20 million

Insider UK

Serco losing Caledonian Sleeper contract 'presents public ownership opportunity'

Current franchise will end next June, but it is not clear who will take over

Daily Record

Falkirk warn Avon Gorge link cost rise to £70 million makes it 'unaffordable'

The council now hopes to work with West Lothian to be ready for any future Levelling Up funds

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Daily Record

"Ground must be broken" on A83 relief road, says Argyll and Bute Council leader

Currently the stretch is frequently closed by landslides caused by poor weather, sending drivers on a two-hour detour via Crianlarich.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire drivers warned of overnight closures on M8 near Harthill

The closures will allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to complete pier protection works on the bridge that carries the B7057 at Junction 5 over the M8 Motorway.

Daily Record

Petition launched calling on Scottish Government to protect Loch Lomond’s shoreline from an upgraded A82

The Helensburgh and District Access Trust has launched the petition following Transport Scotland's proposal of a £150million upgrade of the section.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire motorists set to be affected by overnight M74 closures

The work is scheduled to commence on October 6.

Glasgow Live

Stretch of M74 to be closed for eight nights for resurfacing works

The motorway's southbound carriageway will be closed between Thursday, October 6 and Monday, October 17 overnight for the repairs, Transport Scotland has confirmed.

Daily Record

Busy Lanarkshire road to close for three nights for essential works

Drivers are being advised that the A725 northbound and southbound carriageways will be shut next month.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow to become pilot 20mph city under new £4.5m council plans

GLASGOW will transform into a 20mph city under £4.5 million council plans.

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